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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,923.31, 45,433.83 and 17,815.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,923.31, 45,433.83 and 17,815.64 is: 24,585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,923.31 : 45,433.83 = 17,815.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,923.31/45,433.83 = 17,815.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,923.31x = 45,433.83 × 17,815.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,923.31x = 809,432,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,432,598.74/32,923.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.40

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