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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,927.49, 45,439.59 and 17,819.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,927.49, 45,439.59 and 17,819.82 is: 24,591.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,927.49 : 45,439.59 = 17,819.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,927.49/45,439.59 = 17,819.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,927.49x = 45,439.59 × 17,819.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,927.49x = 809,725,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,725,314.67/32,927.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,591.16

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