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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,736.54, 45,176.43 and 17,832.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,736.54, 45,176.43 and 17,832.54 is: 24,608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,736.54 : 45,176.43 = 17,832.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,736.54/45,176.43 = 17,832.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,736.54x = 45,176.43 × 17,832.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,736.54x = 805,610,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,610,495.03/32,736.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.91

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