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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,632.76, 45,033.12 and 17,728.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,632.76, 45,033.12 and 17,728.76 is: 24,465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,632.76 : 45,033.12 = 17,728.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,632.76/45,033.12 = 17,728.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,632.76x = 45,033.12 × 17,728.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,632.76x = 798,381,376.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,381,376.53/32,632.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,465.64

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