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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,748.46, 45,192.88 and 17,844.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,748.46, 45,192.88 and 17,844.46 is: 24,625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,748.46 : 45,192.88 = 17,844.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,748.46/45,192.88 = 17,844.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,748.46x = 45,192.88 × 17,844.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,748.46x = 806,442,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,442,450.22/32,748.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.35

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