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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,630.25, 45,029.79 and 17,726.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,630.25, 45,029.79 and 17,726.25 is: 24,462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,630.25 : 45,029.79 = 17,726.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,630.25/45,029.79 = 17,726.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,630.25x = 45,029.79 × 17,726.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,630.25x = 798,209,314.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,209,314.99/32,630.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.25

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