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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,737.36, 45,177.96 and 17,833.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,737.36, 45,177.96 and 17,833.36 is: 24,610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,737.36 : 45,177.96 = 17,833.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,737.36/45,177.96 = 17,833.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,737.36x = 45,177.96 × 17,833.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,737.36x = 805,674,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,674,824.75/32,737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.26

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