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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,629.75, 45,029.10 and 17,725.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,629.75, 45,029.10 and 17,725.75 is: 24,461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,629.75 : 45,029.10 = 17,725.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,629.75/45,029.10 = 17,725.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,629.75x = 45,029.10 × 17,725.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,629.75x = 798,174,569.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,174,569.33/32,629.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,461.56

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