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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,919.02, 45,427.93 and 17,811.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,919.02, 45,427.93 and 17,811.35 is: 24,579.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,919.02 : 45,427.93 = 17,811.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,919.02/45,427.93 = 17,811.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,919.02x = 45,427.93 × 17,811.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,919.02x = 809,132,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,132,761.01/32,919.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,579.49

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