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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,747.88, 45,192.08 and 17,843.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,747.88, 45,192.08 and 17,843.88 is: 24,624.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,747.88 : 45,192.08 = 17,843.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,747.88/45,192.08 = 17,843.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,747.88x = 45,192.08 × 17,843.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,747.88x = 806,402,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,402,052.47/32,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.56

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