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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.25, 45,052.11 and 17,742.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.25, 45,052.11 and 17,742.25 is: 24,484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.25 : 45,052.11 = 17,742.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.25/45,052.11 = 17,742.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.25x = 45,052.11 × 17,742.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.25x = 799,325,798.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,325,798.65/32,646.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,484.46

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