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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,750.25, 45,195.33 and 17,846.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,750.25, 45,195.33 and 17,846.25 is: 24,627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,750.25 : 45,195.33 = 17,846.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,750.25/45,195.33 = 17,846.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,750.25x = 45,195.33 × 17,846.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,750.25x = 806,567,158.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,567,158.01/32,750.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.82

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