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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,529.25, 44,890.40 and 17,625.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,529.25, 44,890.40 and 17,625.25 is: 24,322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,529.25 : 44,890.40 = 17,625.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,529.25/44,890.40 = 17,625.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,529.25x = 44,890.40 × 17,625.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,529.25x = 791,204,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,204,434.47/32,529.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.86

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