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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,824.08, 45,297 and 17,920.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,824.08, 45,297 and 17,920.08 is: 24,729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,824.08 : 45,297 = 17,920.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,824.08/45,297 = 17,920.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,824.08x = 45,297 × 17,920.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,824.08x = 811,725,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,725,863.76/32,824.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.58

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