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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,699.75, 45,125.66 and 17,795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,699.75, 45,125.66 and 17,795.75 is: 24,558.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,699.75 : 45,125.66 = 17,795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,699.75/45,125.66 = 17,795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,699.75x = 45,125.66 × 17,795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,699.75x = 803,044,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,044,963.95/32,699.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,558.14

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