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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,728.75, 45,165.68 and 17,824.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,728.75, 45,165.68 and 17,824.75 is: 24,598.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,728.75 : 45,165.68 = 17,824.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,728.75/45,165.68 = 17,824.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,728.75x = 45,165.68 × 17,824.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,728.75x = 805,066,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,066,954.58/32,728.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.16

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