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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,537.63, 44,901.95 and 17,633.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,537.63, 44,901.95 and 17,633.63 is: 24,334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,537.63 : 44,901.95 = 17,633.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,537.63/44,901.95 = 17,633.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,537.63x = 44,901.95 × 17,633.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,537.63x = 791,784,192.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,784,192.15/32,537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,334.42

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