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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,748.12, 45,192.42 and 17,844.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,748.12, 45,192.42 and 17,844.12 is: 24,624.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,748.12 : 45,192.42 = 17,844.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,748.12/45,192.42 = 17,844.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,748.12x = 45,192.42 × 17,844.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,748.12x = 806,418,965.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,418,965.57/32,748.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.89

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