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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,747.04, 45,190.98 and 17,843.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,747.04, 45,190.98 and 17,843.04 is: 24,623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,747.04 : 45,190.98 = 17,843.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,747.04/45,190.98 = 17,843.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,747.04x = 45,190.98 × 17,843.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,747.04x = 806,344,463.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,344,463.78/32,747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,623.43

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