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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,746.74, 45,190.50 and 17,842.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,746.74, 45,190.50 and 17,842.74 is: 24,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,746.74 : 45,190.50 = 17,842.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,746.74/45,190.50 = 17,842.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,746.74x = 45,190.50 × 17,842.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,746.74x = 806,322,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,322,341.97/32,746.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.98

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