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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.54, 45,022.92 and 17,721.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.54, 45,022.92 and 17,721.54 is: 24,455.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.54 : 45,022.92 = 17,721.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.54/45,022.92 = 17,721.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.54x = 45,022.92 × 17,721.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.54x = 797,875,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,875,477.70/32,625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,455.55

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