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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,844.51, 45,325.42 and 17,737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,844.51, 45,325.42 and 17,737.17 is: 24,477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,844.51 : 45,325.42 = 17,737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,844.51/45,325.42 = 17,737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,844.51x = 45,325.42 × 17,737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,844.51x = 803,944,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,944,820.28/32,844.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,477.30

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