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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,747.96, 45,192.19 and 17,843.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,747.96, 45,192.19 and 17,843.96 is: 24,624.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,747.96 : 45,192.19 = 17,843.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,747.96/45,192.19 = 17,843.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,747.96x = 45,192.19 × 17,843.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,747.96x = 806,407,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,407,541.45/32,747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.66

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