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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,932.19, 45,446.29 and 17,825.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,932.19, 45,446.29 and 17,825.10 is: 24,598.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,932.19 : 45,446.29 = 17,825.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,932.19/45,446.29 = 17,825.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,932.19x = 45,446.29 × 17,825.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,932.19x = 810,084,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,084,789.74/32,932.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.57

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