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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,932.67, 45,447.20 and 17,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,932.67, 45,447.20 and 17,825.52 is: 24,599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,932.67 : 45,447.20 = 17,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,932.67/45,447.20 = 17,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,932.67x = 45,447.20 × 17,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,932.67x = 810,119,883.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,119,883.42/32,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,599.28

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