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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,750.31, 45,195.43 and 17,846.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,750.31, 45,195.43 and 17,846.31 is: 24,627.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,750.31 : 45,195.43 = 17,846.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,750.31/45,195.43 = 17,846.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,750.31x = 45,195.43 × 17,846.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,750.31x = 806,571,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,571,654.36/32,750.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.91

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