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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,724.50, 45,160.29 and 17,820.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,724.50, 45,160.29 and 17,820.50 is: 24,592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,724.50 : 45,160.29 = 17,820.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,724.50/45,160.29 = 17,820.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,724.50x = 45,160.29 × 17,820.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,724.50x = 804,778,947.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,778,947.95/32,724.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.55

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