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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.12, 45,039.84 and 17,733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.12, 45,039.84 and 17,733.12 is: 24,472.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.12 : 45,039.84 = 17,733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.12/45,039.84 = 17,733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.12x = 45,039.84 × 17,733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.12x = 798,696,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,696,887.50/32,637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,472.04

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