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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.39, 45,024.60 and 17,723.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.39, 45,024.60 and 17,723.07 is: 24,457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.39 : 45,024.60 = 17,723.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.39/45,024.60 = 17,723.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.39x = 45,024.60 × 17,723.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.39x = 797,974,048.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,974,048.91/32,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,457.18

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