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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,625.75, 45,023.58 and 17,721.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,625.75, 45,023.58 and 17,721.75 is: 24,456.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,625.75 : 45,023.58 = 17,721.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,625.75/45,023.58 = 17,721.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,625.75x = 45,023.58 × 17,721.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,625.75x = 797,896,628.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,896,628.87/32,625.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,456.04

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