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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,738.54, 45,179.20 and 17,834.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,738.54, 45,179.20 and 17,834.54 is: 24,611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,738.54 : 45,179.20 = 17,834.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,738.54/45,179.20 = 17,834.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,738.54x = 45,179.20 × 17,834.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,738.54x = 805,750,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,750,249.57/32,738.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.67

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