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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,739.64, 45,180.69 and 17,835.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,739.64, 45,180.69 and 17,835.64 is: 24,613.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,739.64 : 45,180.69 = 17,835.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,739.64/45,180.69 = 17,835.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,739.64x = 45,180.69 × 17,835.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,739.64x = 805,826,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,826,521.79/32,739.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.18

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