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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,916.58, 45,424.76 and 17,809.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,916.58, 45,424.76 and 17,809.28 is: 24,576.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,916.58 : 45,424.76 = 17,809.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,916.58/45,424.76 = 17,809.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,916.58x = 45,424.76 × 17,809.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,916.58x = 808,982,269.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,982,269.77/32,916.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,576.74

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