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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,747.16, 45,191.08 and 17,843.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,747.16, 45,191.08 and 17,843.16 is: 24,623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,747.16 : 45,191.08 = 17,843.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,747.16/45,191.08 = 17,843.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,747.16x = 45,191.08 × 17,843.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,747.16x = 806,351,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,351,671.01/32,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,623.56

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