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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,927.79, 45,440.47 and 17,820.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,927.79, 45,440.47 and 17,820.44 is: 24,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,927.79 : 45,440.47 = 17,820.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,927.79/45,440.47 = 17,820.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,927.79x = 45,440.47 × 17,820.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,927.79x = 809,769,276.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,769,276.26/32,927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.27

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