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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,633.88, 45,035.02 and 17,729.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,633.88, 45,035.02 and 17,729.88 is: 24,467.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,633.88 : 45,035.02 = 17,729.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,633.88/45,035.02 = 17,729.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,633.88x = 45,035.02 × 17,729.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,633.88x = 798,465,500.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,465,500.40/32,633.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,467.38

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