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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,525.25, 44,884.85 and 17,621.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,525.25, 44,884.85 and 17,621.25 is: 24,317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,525.25 : 44,884.85 = 17,621.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,525.25/44,884.85 = 17,621.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,525.25x = 44,884.85 × 17,621.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,525.25x = 790,927,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,927,163.06/32,525.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,317.33

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