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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,751.48, 45,197.04 and 17,847.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,751.48, 45,197.04 and 17,847.48 is: 24,629.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,751.48 : 45,197.04 = 17,847.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,751.48/45,197.04 = 17,847.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,751.48x = 45,197.04 × 17,847.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,751.48x = 806,653,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,653,267.46/32,751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.52

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