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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.48, 45,023.18 and 17,721.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.48, 45,023.18 and 17,721.48 is: 24,455.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.48 : 45,023.18 = 17,721.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.48/45,023.18 = 17,721.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.48x = 45,023.18 × 17,721.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.48x = 797,877,383.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,877,383.91/32,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,455.65

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