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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,930.52, 45,443.76 and 17,823.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,930.52, 45,443.76 and 17,823.12 is: 24,595.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,930.52 : 45,443.76 = 17,823.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,930.52/45,443.76 = 17,823.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,930.52x = 45,443.76 × 17,823.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,930.52x = 809,949,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,949,587.73/32,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.71

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