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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,736.76, 45,176.74 and 17,832.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,736.76, 45,176.74 and 17,832.76 is: 24,609.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,736.76 : 45,176.74 = 17,832.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,736.76/45,176.74 = 17,832.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,736.76x = 45,176.74 × 17,832.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,736.76x = 805,625,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,625,962.00/32,736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,609.21

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