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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,931.93, 45,446.13 and 17,824.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,931.93, 45,446.13 and 17,824.62 is: 24,598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,931.93 : 45,446.13 = 17,824.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,931.93/45,446.13 = 17,824.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,931.93x = 45,446.13 × 17,824.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,931.93x = 810,059,997.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,059,997.72/32,931.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.01

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