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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,731.24, 45,168.90 and 17,827.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,731.24, 45,168.90 and 17,827.24 is: 24,601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,731.24 : 45,168.90 = 17,827.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,731.24/45,168.90 = 17,827.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,731.24x = 45,168.90 × 17,827.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,731.24x = 805,236,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,236,820.84/32,731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.48

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