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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,935.77, 45,451.37 and 17,828.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,935.77, 45,451.37 and 17,828.38 is: 24,603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,935.77 : 45,451.37 = 17,828.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,935.77/45,451.37 = 17,828.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,935.77x = 45,451.37 × 17,828.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,935.77x = 810,324,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,324,397.27/32,935.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.17

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