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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,639.25, 45,042.45 and 17,735.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,639.25, 45,042.45 and 17,735.25 is: 24,474.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,639.25 : 45,042.45 = 17,735.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,639.25/45,042.45 = 17,735.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,639.25x = 45,042.45 × 17,735.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,639.25x = 798,839,111.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,839,111.36/32,639.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,474.80

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