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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,628.39, 45,025.97 and 17,724.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,628.39, 45,025.97 and 17,724.07 is: 24,458.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,628.39 : 45,025.97 = 17,724.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,628.39/45,025.97 = 17,724.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,628.39x = 45,025.97 × 17,724.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,628.39x = 798,043,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,043,444.10/32,628.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,458.56

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