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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,637.75, 45,040.37 and 17,733.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,637.75, 45,040.37 and 17,733.75 is: 24,472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,637.75 : 45,040.37 = 17,733.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,637.75/45,040.37 = 17,733.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,637.75x = 45,040.37 × 17,733.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,637.75x = 798,734,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,734,572.82/32,637.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,472.72

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