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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,736.26, 45,176.05 and 17,832.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,736.26, 45,176.05 and 17,832.26 is: 24,608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,736.26 : 45,176.05 = 17,832.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,736.26/45,176.05 = 17,832.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,736.26x = 45,176.05 × 17,832.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,736.26x = 805,591,069.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,591,069.37/32,736.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.52

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