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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,750.37, 45,195.50 and 17,846.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,750.37, 45,195.50 and 17,846.37 is: 24,627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,750.37 : 45,195.50 = 17,846.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,750.37/45,195.50 = 17,846.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,750.37x = 45,195.50 × 17,846.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,750.37x = 806,575,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,575,615.34/32,750.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.98

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