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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,932.04, 45,446.16 and 17,824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,932.04, 45,446.16 and 17,824.70 is: 24,598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,932.04 : 45,446.16 = 17,824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,932.04/45,446.16 = 17,824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,932.04x = 45,446.16 × 17,824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,932.04x = 810,063,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,063,940.92/32,932.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.05

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