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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,831.08, 45,306.66 and 17,927.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,831.08, 45,306.66 and 17,927.08 is: 24,739.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,831.08 : 45,306.66 = 17,927.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,831.08/45,306.66 = 17,927.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,831.08x = 45,306.66 × 17,927.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,831.08x = 812,216,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,216,118.35/32,831.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,739.24

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