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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,745.75, 45,189.14 and 17,841.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,745.75, 45,189.14 and 17,841.75 is: 24,621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,745.75 : 45,189.14 = 17,841.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,745.75/45,189.14 = 17,841.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,745.75x = 45,189.14 × 17,841.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,745.75x = 806,253,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,253,249.39/32,745.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.62

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