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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,732.76, 45,171.22 and 17,828.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,732.76, 45,171.22 and 17,828.76 is: 24,603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,732.76 : 45,171.22 = 17,828.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,732.76/45,171.22 = 17,828.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,732.76x = 45,171.22 × 17,828.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,732.76x = 805,346,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,346,840.29/32,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.69

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