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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,737.14, 45,177.24 and 17,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,737.14, 45,177.24 and 17,833.14 is: 24,609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,737.14 : 45,177.24 = 17,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,737.14/45,177.24 = 17,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,737.14x = 45,177.24 × 17,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,737.14x = 805,652,045.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,652,045.73/32,737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,609.73

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