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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,834.28, 45,311.22 and 17,930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,834.28, 45,311.22 and 17,930.28 is: 24,743.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,834.28 : 45,311.22 = 17,930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,834.28/45,311.22 = 17,930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,834.28x = 45,311.22 × 17,930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,834.28x = 812,442,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,442,861.74/32,834.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,743.74

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