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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,825.50, 45,299.37 and 17,921.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,825.50, 45,299.37 and 17,921.50 is: 24,731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,825.50 : 45,299.37 = 17,921.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,825.50/45,299.37 = 17,921.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,825.50x = 45,299.37 × 17,921.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,825.50x = 811,832,659.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,832,659.46/32,825.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.77

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