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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,783.22, 45,239.49 and 17,879.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,783.22, 45,239.49 and 17,879.22 is: 24,672.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,783.22 : 45,239.49 = 17,879.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,783.22/45,239.49 = 17,879.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,783.22x = 45,239.49 × 17,879.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,783.22x = 808,846,794.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,846,794.40/32,783.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.59

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