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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,753.25, 45,199.53 and 17,849.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,753.25, 45,199.53 and 17,849.25 is: 24,631.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,753.25 : 45,199.53 = 17,849.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,753.25/45,199.53 = 17,849.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,753.25x = 45,199.53 × 17,849.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,753.25x = 806,777,710.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,777,710.85/32,753.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,631.99

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