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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,930.75, 45,444.11 and 17,823.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,930.75, 45,444.11 and 17,823.11 is: 24,595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,930.75 : 45,444.11 = 17,823.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,930.75/45,444.11 = 17,823.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,930.75x = 45,444.11 × 17,823.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,930.75x = 809,955,055.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,955,055.05/32,930.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.70

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