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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,749.87, 45,194.81 and 17,845.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,749.87, 45,194.81 and 17,845.87 is: 24,627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,749.87 : 45,194.81 = 17,845.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,749.87/45,194.81 = 17,845.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,749.87x = 45,194.81 × 17,845.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,749.87x = 806,540,703.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,540,703.93/32,749.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.29

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