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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,924.62, 45,435.62 and 17,816.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,924.62, 45,435.62 and 17,816.95 is: 24,587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,924.62 : 45,435.62 = 17,816.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,924.62/45,435.62 = 17,816.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,924.62x = 45,435.62 × 17,816.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,924.62x = 809,523,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,523,942.58/32,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,587.20

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