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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.20, 45,160.44 and 17,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.20, 45,160.44 and 17,821.20 is: 24,593.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.20 : 45,160.44 = 17,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.20/45,160.44 = 17,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.20x = 45,160.44 × 17,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.20x = 804,813,233.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,813,233.33/32,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,593.07

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