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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,822.28, 45,294.72 and 17,918.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,822.28, 45,294.72 and 17,918.28 is: 24,727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,822.28 : 45,294.72 = 17,918.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,822.28/45,294.72 = 17,918.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,822.28x = 45,294.72 × 17,918.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,822.28x = 811,603,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,603,475.48/32,822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.21

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