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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,731.04, 45,169.36 and 17,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,731.04, 45,169.36 and 17,827.04 is: 24,601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,731.04 : 45,169.36 = 17,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,731.04/45,169.36 = 17,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,731.04x = 45,169.36 × 17,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,731.04x = 805,235,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,235,987.49/32,731.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.60

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