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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,638.08, 45,040.64 and 17,734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,638.08, 45,040.64 and 17,734.08 is: 24,473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,638.08 : 45,040.64 = 17,734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,638.08/45,040.64 = 17,734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,638.08x = 45,040.64 × 17,734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,638.08x = 798,754,313.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,754,313.01/32,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,473.08

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