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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,833.28, 45,309.84 and 17,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,833.28, 45,309.84 and 17,929.28 is: 24,742.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,833.28 : 45,309.84 = 17,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,833.28/45,309.84 = 17,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,833.28x = 45,309.84 × 17,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,833.28x = 812,372,808.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,372,808.12/32,833.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,742.36

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