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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,706.25, 45,134.63 and 17,802.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,706.25, 45,134.63 and 17,802.25 is: 24,567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,706.25 : 45,134.63 = 17,802.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,706.25/45,134.63 = 17,802.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,706.25x = 45,134.63 × 17,802.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,706.25x = 803,497,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,497,966.92/32,706.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,567.11

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