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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,831.28, 45,307.08 and 17,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,831.28, 45,307.08 and 17,927.28 is: 24,739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,831.28 : 45,307.08 = 17,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,831.28/45,307.08 = 17,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,831.28x = 45,307.08 × 17,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,831.28x = 812,232,709.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,232,709.14/32,831.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,739.60

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