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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,921.77, 45,431.71 and 17,814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,921.77, 45,431.71 and 17,814.10 is: 24,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,921.77 : 45,431.71 = 17,814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,921.77/45,431.71 = 17,814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,921.77x = 45,431.71 × 17,814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,921.77x = 809,324,867.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,324,867.00/32,921.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.28

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