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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,823.63, 45,296.55 and 17,919.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,823.63, 45,296.55 and 17,919.63 is: 24,729.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,823.63 : 45,296.55 = 17,919.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,823.63/45,296.55 = 17,919.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,823.63x = 45,296.55 × 17,919.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,823.63x = 811,697,416.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,697,416.28/32,823.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.06

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