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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,748.92, 45,193.48 and 17,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,748.92, 45,193.48 and 17,844.92 is: 24,625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,748.92 : 45,193.48 = 17,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,748.92/45,193.48 = 17,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,748.92x = 45,193.48 × 17,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,748.92x = 806,474,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,474,035.12/32,748.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.97

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