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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,731.76, 45,169.84 and 17,827.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,731.76, 45,169.84 and 17,827.76 is: 24,602.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,731.76 : 45,169.84 = 17,827.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,731.76/45,169.84 = 17,827.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,731.76x = 45,169.84 × 17,827.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,731.76x = 805,277,066.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,277,066.76/32,731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,602.31

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