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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.52, 45,039.18 and 17,733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.52, 45,039.18 and 17,733.52 is: 24,471.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.52 : 45,039.18 = 17,733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.52/45,039.18 = 17,733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.52x = 45,039.18 × 17,733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.52x = 798,703,199.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,703,199.31/32,637.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,471.93

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