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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,747.63, 45,191.73 and 17,843.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,747.63, 45,191.73 and 17,843.63 is: 24,624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,747.63 : 45,191.73 = 17,843.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,747.63/45,191.73 = 17,843.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,747.63x = 45,191.73 × 17,843.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,747.63x = 806,384,283.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,384,283.22/32,747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.21

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