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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,744.25, 45,187.08 and 17,840.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,744.25, 45,187.08 and 17,840.25 is: 24,619.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,744.25 : 45,187.08 = 17,840.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,744.25/45,187.08 = 17,840.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,744.25x = 45,187.08 × 17,840.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,744.25x = 806,148,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,148,803.97/32,744.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,619.55

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