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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,751.03, 45,196.40 and 17,847.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,751.03, 45,196.40 and 17,847.03 is: 24,628.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,751.03 : 45,196.40 = 17,847.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,751.03/45,196.40 = 17,847.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,751.03x = 45,196.40 × 17,847.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,751.03x = 806,621,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,621,417.46/32,751.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.89

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