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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,920.27, 45,429.66 and 17,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,920.27, 45,429.66 and 17,812.60 is: 24,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,920.27 : 45,429.66 = 17,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,920.27/45,429.66 = 17,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,920.27x = 45,429.66 × 17,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,920.27x = 809,220,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,220,248.14/32,920.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,581.22

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