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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,825.08, 45,298.38 and 17,921.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,825.08, 45,298.38 and 17,921.08 is: 24,730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,825.08 : 45,298.38 = 17,921.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,825.08/45,298.38 = 17,921.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,825.08x = 45,298.38 × 17,921.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,825.08x = 811,795,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,795,891.85/32,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.96

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