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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,927.33, 45,439.72 and 17,819.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,927.33, 45,439.72 and 17,819.99 is: 24,591.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,927.33 : 45,439.72 = 17,819.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,927.33/45,439.72 = 17,819.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,927.33x = 45,439.72 × 17,819.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,927.33x = 809,735,356.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,735,356.00/32,927.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,591.59

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