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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,737.54, 45,177.81 and 17,833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,737.54, 45,177.81 and 17,833.54 is: 24,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,737.54 : 45,177.81 = 17,833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,737.54/45,177.81 = 17,833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,737.54x = 45,177.81 × 17,833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,737.54x = 805,680,281.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,680,281.75/32,737.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.29

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