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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,627.25, 45,025.65 and 17,723.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,627.25, 45,025.65 and 17,723.25 is: 24,458.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,627.25 : 45,025.65 = 17,723.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,627.25/45,025.65 = 17,723.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,627.25x = 45,025.65 × 17,723.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,627.25x = 798,000,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,000,851.36/32,627.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,458.11

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