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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,751.46, 45,197.02 and 17,847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,751.46, 45,197.02 and 17,847.46 is: 24,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,751.46 : 45,197.02 = 17,847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,751.46/45,197.02 = 17,847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,751.46x = 45,197.02 × 17,847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,751.46x = 806,652,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,652,006.57/32,751.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.50

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