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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,628.75, 45,027.72 and 17,724.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,628.75, 45,027.72 and 17,724.75 is: 24,460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,628.75 : 45,027.72 = 17,724.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,628.75/45,027.72 = 17,724.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,628.75x = 45,027.72 × 17,724.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,628.75x = 798,105,080.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,105,080.07/32,628.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,460.18

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