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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,752.12, 45,197.94 and 17,848.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,752.12, 45,197.94 and 17,848.12 is: 24,630.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,752.12 : 45,197.94 = 17,848.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,752.12/45,197.94 = 17,848.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,752.12x = 45,197.94 × 17,848.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,752.12x = 806,698,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,698,256.87/32,752.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.41

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