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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,929.94, 45,443.38 and 17,822.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,929.94, 45,443.38 and 17,822.63 is: 24,595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,929.94 : 45,443.38 = 17,822.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,929.94/45,443.38 = 17,822.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,929.94x = 45,443.38 × 17,822.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,929.94x = 809,920,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,920,547.69/32,929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.26

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