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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,745.23, 45,188.43 and 17,841.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,745.23, 45,188.43 and 17,841.23 is: 24,620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,745.23 : 45,188.43 = 17,841.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,745.23/45,188.43 = 17,841.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,745.23x = 45,188.43 × 17,841.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,745.23x = 806,217,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,217,303.76/32,745.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,620.90

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