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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,748.75, 45,193.28 and 17,844.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,748.75, 45,193.28 and 17,844.75 is: 24,625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,748.75 : 45,193.28 = 17,844.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,748.75/45,193.28 = 17,844.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,748.75x = 45,193.28 × 17,844.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,748.75x = 806,462,694.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,462,694.06/32,748.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.76

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