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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,823.08, 45,295.62 and 17,919.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,823.08, 45,295.62 and 17,919.08 is: 24,728.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,823.08 : 45,295.62 = 17,919.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,823.08/45,295.62 = 17,919.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,823.08x = 45,295.62 × 17,919.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,823.08x = 811,655,838.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,655,838.43/32,823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,728.20

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