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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,723.20, 45,157.68 and 17,819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,723.20, 45,157.68 and 17,819.20 is: 24,590.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,723.20 : 45,157.68 = 17,819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,723.20/45,157.68 = 17,819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,723.20x = 45,157.68 × 17,819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,723.20x = 804,673,731.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,673,731.46/32,723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,590.31

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