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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,730.75, 45,168.44 and 17,826.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,730.75, 45,168.44 and 17,826.75 is: 24,600.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,730.75 : 45,168.44 = 17,826.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,730.75/45,168.44 = 17,826.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,730.75x = 45,168.44 × 17,826.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,730.75x = 805,206,398.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,206,398.64/32,730.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.92

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