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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,745.88, 45,189.31 and 17,841.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,745.88, 45,189.31 and 17,841.88 is: 24,621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,745.88 : 45,189.31 = 17,841.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,745.88/45,189.31 = 17,841.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,745.88x = 45,189.31 × 17,841.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,745.88x = 806,262,020.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,262,020.36/32,745.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.79

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