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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,924.74, 45,435.79 and 17,817.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,924.74, 45,435.79 and 17,817.07 is: 24,587.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,924.74 : 45,435.79 = 17,817.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,924.74/45,435.79 = 17,817.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,924.74x = 45,435.79 × 17,817.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,924.74x = 809,532,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,532,650.94/32,924.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,587.37

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