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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,929.76, 45,443.12 and 17,822.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,929.76, 45,443.12 and 17,822.43 is: 24,594.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,929.76 : 45,443.12 = 17,822.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,929.76/45,443.12 = 17,822.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,929.76x = 45,443.12 × 17,822.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,929.76x = 809,906,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,906,565.66/32,929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,594.98

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