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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,747.38, 45,191.38 and 17,843.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,747.38, 45,191.38 and 17,843.38 is: 24,623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,747.38 : 45,191.38 = 17,843.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,747.38/45,191.38 = 17,843.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,747.38x = 45,191.38 × 17,843.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,747.38x = 806,366,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,366,966.06/32,747.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,623.86

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