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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,740.63, 45,182.06 and 17,836.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,740.63, 45,182.06 and 17,836.63 is: 24,614.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,740.63 : 45,182.06 = 17,836.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,740.63/45,182.06 = 17,836.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,740.63x = 45,182.06 × 17,836.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,740.63x = 805,895,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,895,505.54/32,740.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.54

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