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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,930.63, 45,443.88 and 17,822.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,930.63, 45,443.88 and 17,822.93 is: 24,595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,930.63 : 45,443.88 = 17,822.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,930.63/45,443.88 = 17,822.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,930.63x = 45,443.88 × 17,822.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,930.63x = 809,943,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,943,205.78/32,930.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.43

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