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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.25, 44,752.37 and 17,525.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.25, 44,752.37 and 17,525.25 is: 24,184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.25 : 44,752.37 = 17,525.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.25/44,752.37 = 17,525.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.25x = 44,752.37 × 17,525.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.25x = 784,296,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,296,384.72/32,429.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,184.85

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