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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,930.38, 45,443.87 and 17,823.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,930.38, 45,443.87 and 17,823.03 is: 24,595.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,930.38 : 45,443.87 = 17,823.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,930.38/45,443.87 = 17,823.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,930.38x = 45,443.87 × 17,823.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,930.38x = 809,947,621.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,947,621.51/32,930.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.76

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