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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,742.63, 45,184.77 and 17,838.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,742.63, 45,184.77 and 17,838.63 is: 24,617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,742.63 : 45,184.77 = 17,838.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,742.63/45,184.77 = 17,838.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,742.63x = 45,184.77 × 17,838.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,742.63x = 806,034,393.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,034,393.67/32,742.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.28

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