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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,730.57, 45,168.18 and 17,826.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,730.57, 45,168.18 and 17,826.57 is: 24,600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,730.57 : 45,168.18 = 17,826.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,730.57/45,168.18 = 17,826.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,730.57x = 45,168.18 × 17,826.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,730.57x = 805,193,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,193,722.54/32,730.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.66

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