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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.36, 45,022.32 and 17,721.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.36, 45,022.32 and 17,721.36 is: 24,455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.36 : 45,022.32 = 17,721.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.36/45,022.32 = 17,721.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.36x = 45,022.32 × 17,721.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.36x = 797,856,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,856,740.76/32,625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,455.11

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