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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,931.55, 45,445.23 and 17,823.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,931.55, 45,445.23 and 17,823.88 is: 24,596.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,931.55 : 45,445.23 = 17,823.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,931.55/45,445.23 = 17,823.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,931.55x = 45,445.23 × 17,823.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,931.55x = 810,010,326.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,010,326.09/32,931.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.79

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