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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,921.05, 45,430.73 and 17,813.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,921.05, 45,430.73 and 17,813.38 is: 24,582.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,921.05 : 45,430.73 = 17,813.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,921.05/45,430.73 = 17,813.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,921.05x = 45,430.73 × 17,813.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,921.05x = 809,274,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,274,857.17/32,921.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.29

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