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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,929.44, 45,442.69 and 17,822.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,929.44, 45,442.69 and 17,822.13 is: 24,594.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,929.44 : 45,442.69 = 17,822.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,929.44/45,442.69 = 17,822.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,929.44x = 45,442.69 × 17,822.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,929.44x = 809,885,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,885,528.73/32,929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,594.57

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