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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,631.50, 45,031.48 and 17,727.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,631.50, 45,031.48 and 17,727.50 is: 24,463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,631.50 : 45,031.48 = 17,727.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,631.50/45,031.48 = 17,727.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,631.50x = 45,031.48 × 17,727.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,631.50x = 798,295,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,295,561.70/32,631.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,463.96

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