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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,751.28, 45,196.74 and 17,847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,751.28, 45,196.74 and 17,847.28 is: 24,629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,751.28 : 45,196.74 = 17,847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,751.28/45,196.74 = 17,847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,751.28x = 45,196.74 × 17,847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,751.28x = 806,638,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,638,873.87/32,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.23

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