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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,635.50, 45,037.11 and 17,731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,635.50, 45,037.11 and 17,731.50 is: 24,469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,635.50 : 45,037.11 = 17,731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,635.50/45,037.11 = 17,731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,635.50x = 45,037.11 × 17,731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,635.50x = 798,575,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,575,515.97/32,635.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,469.54

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