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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,826.98, 45,301.77 and 17,922.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,826.98, 45,301.77 and 17,922.98 is: 24,734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,826.98 : 45,301.77 = 17,922.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,826.98/45,301.77 = 17,922.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,826.98x = 45,301.77 × 17,922.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,826.98x = 811,942,717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,942,717.67/32,826.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.01

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