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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,748.04, 45,192.36 and 17,844.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,748.04, 45,192.36 and 17,844.04 is: 24,624.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,748.04 : 45,192.36 = 17,844.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,748.04/45,192.36 = 17,844.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,748.04x = 45,192.36 × 17,844.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,748.04x = 806,414,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,414,279.53/32,748.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.81

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