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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,918.56, 45,427.52 and 17,811.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,918.56, 45,427.52 and 17,811.24 is: 24,579.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,918.56 : 45,427.52 = 17,811.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,918.56/45,427.52 = 17,811.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,918.56x = 45,427.52 × 17,811.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,918.56x = 809,120,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,120,461.32/32,918.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,579.46

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