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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,654.25, 45,063.23 and 17,750.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,654.25, 45,063.23 and 17,750.25 is: 24,495.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,654.25 : 45,063.23 = 17,750.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,654.25/45,063.23 = 17,750.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,654.25x = 45,063.23 × 17,750.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,654.25x = 799,883,509.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,883,509.56/32,654.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,495.54

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