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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,727.04, 45,163.84 and 17,823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,727.04, 45,163.84 and 17,823.04 is: 24,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,727.04 : 45,163.84 = 17,823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,727.04/45,163.84 = 17,823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,727.04x = 45,163.84 × 17,823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,727.04x = 804,956,926.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,956,926.87/32,727.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.08

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