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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,926.80, 45,438.99 and 17,819.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,926.80, 45,438.99 and 17,819.46 is: 24,590.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,926.80 : 45,438.99 = 17,819.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,926.80/45,438.99 = 17,819.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,926.80x = 45,438.99 × 17,819.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,926.80x = 809,698,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,698,264.75/32,926.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,590.86

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