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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,735.76, 45,175.36 and 17,831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,735.76, 45,175.36 and 17,831.76 is: 24,607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,735.76 : 45,175.36 = 17,831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,735.76/45,175.36 = 17,831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,735.76x = 45,175.36 × 17,831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,735.76x = 805,556,177.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,556,177.43/32,735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.83

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