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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,541.06, 44,906.73 and 17,637.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,541.06, 44,906.73 and 17,637.06 is: 24,339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,541.06 : 44,906.73 = 17,637.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,541.06/44,906.73 = 17,637.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,541.06x = 44,906.73 × 17,637.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,541.06x = 792,022,691.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,022,691.41/32,541.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,339.18

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