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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,725.87, 45,163.59 and 24,645.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,725.87, 45,163.59 and 24,645.05 is: 34,011.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,725.87 : 45,163.59 = 24,645.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,725.87/45,163.59 = 24,645.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,725.87x = 45,163.59 × 24,645.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,725.87x = 1,113,058,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,058,933.73/32,725.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,011.60

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