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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,850.59, 45,333.80 and 17,743.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,850.59, 45,333.80 and 17,743.25 is: 24,485.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,850.59 : 45,333.80 = 17,743.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,850.59/45,333.80 = 17,743.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,850.59x = 45,333.80 × 17,743.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,850.59x = 804,368,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,368,946.85/32,850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,485.68

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