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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,749.25, 45,193.95 and 17,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,749.25, 45,193.95 and 17,845.25 is: 24,626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,749.25 : 45,193.95 = 17,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,749.25/45,193.95 = 17,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,749.25x = 45,193.95 × 17,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,749.25x = 806,497,110.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,497,110.27/32,749.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.43

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