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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,752.25, 45,198.09 and 17,848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,752.25, 45,198.09 and 17,848.25 is: 24,630.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,752.25 : 45,198.09 = 17,848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,752.25/45,198.09 = 17,848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,752.25x = 45,198.09 × 17,848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,752.25x = 806,706,583.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,706,583.85/32,752.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.57

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