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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,825.76, 45,299.80 and 17,921.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,825.76, 45,299.80 and 17,921.76 is: 24,732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,825.76 : 45,299.80 = 17,921.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,825.76/45,299.80 = 17,921.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,825.76x = 45,299.80 × 17,921.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,825.76x = 811,852,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,852,143.65/32,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,732.17

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