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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,750.12, 45,195.18 and 17,846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,750.12, 45,195.18 and 17,846.12 is: 24,627.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,750.12 : 45,195.18 = 17,846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,750.12/45,195.18 = 17,846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,750.12x = 45,195.18 × 17,846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,750.12x = 806,558,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,558,605.70/32,750.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.65

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