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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,931.52, 45,445.14 and 17,824.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,931.52, 45,445.14 and 17,824.12 is: 24,597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,931.52 : 45,445.14 = 17,824.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,931.52/45,445.14 = 17,824.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,931.52x = 45,445.14 × 17,824.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,931.52x = 810,019,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,019,628.78/32,931.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,597.09

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