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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,737.56, 45,177.78 and 17,833.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,737.56, 45,177.78 and 17,833.56 is: 24,610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,737.56 : 45,177.78 = 17,833.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,737.56/45,177.78 = 17,833.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,737.56x = 45,177.78 × 17,833.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,737.56x = 805,680,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,680,650.30/32,737.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.28

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