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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,749.62, 45,194.47 and 17,845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,749.62, 45,194.47 and 17,845.62 is: 24,626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,749.62 : 45,194.47 = 17,845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,749.62/45,194.47 = 17,845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,749.62x = 45,194.47 × 17,845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,749.62x = 806,523,293.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,523,293.11/32,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.95

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