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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,829.68, 45,304.80 and 17,925.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,829.68, 45,304.80 and 17,925.68 is: 24,737.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,829.68 : 45,304.80 = 17,925.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,829.68/45,304.80 = 17,925.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,829.68x = 45,304.80 × 17,925.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,829.68x = 812,119,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,119,347.26/32,829.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,737.35

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