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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,835.25, 45,312.65 and 17,931.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,835.25, 45,312.65 and 17,931.25 is: 24,745.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,835.25 : 45,312.65 = 17,931.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,835.25/45,312.65 = 17,931.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,835.25x = 45,312.65 × 17,931.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,835.25x = 812,512,455.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,512,455.31/32,835.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.13

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