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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,930.45, 45,443.62 and 17,822.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,930.45, 45,443.62 and 17,822.75 is: 24,595.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,930.45 : 45,443.62 = 17,822.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,930.45/45,443.62 = 17,822.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,930.45x = 45,443.62 × 17,822.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,930.45x = 809,930,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,930,006.58/32,930.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.17

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