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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,919.59, 45,428.70 and 17,811.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,919.59, 45,428.70 and 17,811.92 is: 24,580.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,919.59 : 45,428.70 = 17,811.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,919.59/45,428.70 = 17,811.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,919.59x = 45,428.70 × 17,811.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,919.59x = 809,172,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,172,279.92/32,919.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.27

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