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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,921.80, 45,431.96 and 17,814.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,921.80, 45,431.96 and 17,814.49 is: 24,583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,921.80 : 45,431.96 = 17,814.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,921.80/45,431.96 = 17,814.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,921.80x = 45,431.96 × 17,814.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,921.80x = 809,346,994.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,346,994.45/32,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.92

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