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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.25, 45,020.13 and 17,719.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.25, 45,020.13 and 17,719.25 is: 24,452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.25 : 45,020.13 = 17,719.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.25/45,020.13 = 17,719.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.25x = 45,020.13 × 17,719.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.25x = 797,722,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,722,938.50/32,623.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,452.59

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