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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,926.86, 45,439.19 and 17,819.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,926.86, 45,439.19 and 17,819.52 is: 24,591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,926.86 : 45,439.19 = 17,819.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,926.86/45,439.19 = 17,819.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,926.86x = 45,439.19 × 17,819.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,926.86x = 809,704,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,704,465.89/32,926.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,591.00

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