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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,753.64, 45,198.82 and 17,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,753.64, 45,198.82 and 17,849.32 is: 24,631.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,753.64 : 45,198.82 = 17,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,753.64/45,198.82 = 17,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,753.64x = 45,198.82 × 17,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,753.64x = 806,768,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,768,201.80/32,753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,631.41

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