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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,928.87, 45,441.83 and 17,821.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,928.87, 45,441.83 and 17,821.53 is: 24,593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,928.87 : 45,441.83 = 17,821.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,928.87/45,441.83 = 17,821.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,928.87x = 45,441.83 × 17,821.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,928.87x = 809,842,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,842,936.60/32,928.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,593.71

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