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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,750.50, 45,195.69 and 17,846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,750.50, 45,195.69 and 17,846.50 is: 24,628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,750.50 : 45,195.69 = 17,846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,750.50/45,195.69 = 17,846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,750.50x = 45,195.69 × 17,846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,750.50x = 806,584,881.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,584,881.59/32,750.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.17

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