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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,730.33, 45,167.85 and 17,826.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,730.33, 45,167.85 and 17,826.33 is: 24,600.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,730.33 : 45,167.85 = 17,826.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,730.33/45,167.85 = 17,826.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,730.33x = 45,167.85 × 17,826.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,730.33x = 805,176,964.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,176,964.94/32,730.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.33

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