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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,831.68, 45,307.56 and 17,927.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,831.68, 45,307.56 and 17,927.68 is: 24,740.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,831.68 : 45,307.56 = 17,927.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,831.68/45,307.56 = 17,927.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,831.68x = 45,307.56 × 17,927.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,831.68x = 812,259,437.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,259,437.26/32,831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,740.11

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