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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.75, 45,019.41 and 17,718.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.75, 45,019.41 and 17,718.75 is: 24,451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.75 : 45,019.41 = 17,718.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.75/45,019.41 = 17,718.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.75x = 45,019.41 × 17,718.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.75x = 797,687,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,687,670.94/32,622.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,451.88

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