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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,926.87, 45,439.08 and 17,819.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,926.87, 45,439.08 and 17,819.53 is: 24,590.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,926.87 : 45,439.08 = 17,819.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,926.87/45,439.08 = 17,819.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,926.87x = 45,439.08 × 17,819.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,926.87x = 809,702,846.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,702,846.54/32,926.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,590.95

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