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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,729.25, 45,166.38 and 17,825.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,729.25, 45,166.38 and 17,825.25 is: 24,598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,729.25 : 45,166.38 = 17,825.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,729.25/45,166.38 = 17,825.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,729.25x = 45,166.38 × 17,825.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,729.25x = 805,102,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,102,015.10/32,729.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.85

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