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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,727.25, 45,163.61 and 17,823.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,727.25, 45,163.61 and 17,823.25 is: 24,596.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,727.25 : 45,163.61 = 17,823.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,727.25/45,163.61 = 17,823.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,727.25x = 45,163.61 × 17,823.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,727.25x = 804,962,311.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,962,311.93/32,727.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.09

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