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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,639.76, 45,042.88 and 17,735.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,639.76, 45,042.88 and 17,735.76 is: 24,475.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,639.76 : 45,042.88 = 17,735.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,639.76/45,042.88 = 17,735.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,639.76x = 45,042.88 × 17,735.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,639.76x = 798,869,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,869,709.39/32,639.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,475.35

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