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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.06, 45,166.11 and 17,825.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.06, 45,166.11 and 17,825.06 is: 24,598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.06 : 45,166.11 = 17,825.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.06/45,166.11 = 17,825.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.06x = 45,166.11 × 17,825.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.06x = 805,088,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,088,666.79/32,729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.59

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