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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.64, 45,022.18 and 17,721.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.64, 45,022.18 and 17,721.32 is: 24,454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.64 : 45,022.18 = 17,721.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.64/45,022.18 = 17,721.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.64x = 45,022.18 × 17,721.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.64x = 797,852,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,852,458.88/32,625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,454.77

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