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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,813.15, 45,282.13 and 17,909.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,813.15, 45,282.13 and 17,909.15 is: 24,714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,813.15 : 45,282.13 = 17,909.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,813.15/45,282.13 = 17,909.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,813.15x = 45,282.13 × 17,909.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,813.15x = 810,964,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,964,458.49/32,813.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.62

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