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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,919.68, 45,428.83 and 17,812.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,919.68, 45,428.83 and 17,812.01 is: 24,580.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,919.68 : 45,428.83 = 17,812.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,919.68/45,428.83 = 17,812.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,919.68x = 45,428.83 × 17,812.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,919.68x = 809,178,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,178,843.29/32,919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.40

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