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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,928.48, 45,441.41 and 17,821.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,928.48, 45,441.41 and 17,821.31 is: 24,593.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,928.48 : 45,441.41 = 17,821.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,928.48/45,441.41 = 17,821.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,928.48x = 45,441.41 × 17,821.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,928.48x = 809,825,138.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,825,138.13/32,928.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,593.46

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