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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,739.54, 45,180.57 and 17,835.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,739.54, 45,180.57 and 17,835.54 is: 24,613.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,739.54 : 45,180.57 = 17,835.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,739.54/45,180.57 = 17,835.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,739.54x = 45,180.57 × 17,835.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,739.54x = 805,819,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,819,863.46/32,739.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.05

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