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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,927.06, 45,439.34 and 17,819.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,927.06, 45,439.34 and 17,819.72 is: 24,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,927.06 : 45,439.34 = 17,819.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,927.06/45,439.34 = 17,819.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,927.06x = 45,439.34 × 17,819.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,927.06x = 809,716,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,716,169.89/32,927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,591.21

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