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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.33, 45,039.56 and 17,733.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.33, 45,039.56 and 17,733.33 is: 24,472.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.33 : 45,039.56 = 17,733.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.33/45,039.56 = 17,733.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.33x = 45,039.56 × 17,733.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.33x = 798,701,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,701,291.87/32,637.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,472.02

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