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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,919.93, 45,429.18 and 17,812.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,919.93, 45,429.18 and 17,812.26 is: 24,580.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,919.93 : 45,429.18 = 17,812.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,919.93/45,429.18 = 17,812.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,919.93x = 45,429.18 × 17,812.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,919.93x = 809,196,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,196,298.95/32,919.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.74

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