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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,929.13, 45,441.81 and 17,821.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,929.13, 45,441.81 and 17,821.43 is: 24,593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,929.13 : 45,441.81 = 17,821.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,929.13/45,441.81 = 17,821.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,929.13x = 45,441.81 × 17,821.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,929.13x = 809,838,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,838,234.80/32,929.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,593.37

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