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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,924.52, 45,435.48 and 17,817.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,924.52, 45,435.48 and 17,817.12 is: 24,587.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,924.52 : 45,435.48 = 17,817.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,924.52/45,435.48 = 17,817.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,924.52x = 45,435.48 × 17,817.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,924.52x = 809,529,399.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,529,399.42/32,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,587.43

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