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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,921.96, 45,431.97 and 17,814.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,921.96, 45,431.97 and 17,814.29 is: 24,583.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,921.96 : 45,431.97 = 17,814.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,921.96/45,431.97 = 17,814.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,921.96x = 45,431.97 × 17,814.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,921.96x = 809,337,994.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,337,994.89/32,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.53

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