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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,541.02, 44,906.87 and 17,637.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,541.02, 44,906.87 and 17,637.02 is: 24,339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,541.02 : 44,906.87 = 17,637.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,541.02/44,906.87 = 17,637.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,541.02x = 44,906.87 × 17,637.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,541.02x = 792,023,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,023,364.33/32,541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,339.23

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