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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,932.49, 45,446.67 and 17,825.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,932.49, 45,446.67 and 17,825.18 is: 24,598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,932.49 : 45,446.67 = 17,825.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,932.49/45,446.67 = 17,825.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,932.49x = 45,446.67 × 17,825.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,932.49x = 810,094,845.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,094,845.92/32,932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.66

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