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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,922.05, 45,432.33 and 17,814.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,922.05, 45,432.33 and 17,814.96 is: 24,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,922.05 : 45,432.33 = 17,814.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,922.05/45,432.33 = 17,814.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,922.05x = 45,432.33 × 17,814.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,922.05x = 809,375,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,375,141.66/32,922.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,584.59

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