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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,750.46, 45,195.64 and 17,846.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,750.46, 45,195.64 and 17,846.46 is: 24,628.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,750.46 : 45,195.64 = 17,846.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,750.46/45,195.64 = 17,846.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,750.46x = 45,195.64 × 17,846.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,750.46x = 806,582,181.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,582,181.43/32,750.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.12

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