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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.25, 45,202.29 and 17,851.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.25, 45,202.29 and 17,851.25 is: 24,634.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.25 : 45,202.29 = 17,851.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.25/45,202.29 = 17,851.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.25x = 45,202.29 × 17,851.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.25x = 806,917,379.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,917,379.36/32,755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.75

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