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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,925.52, 45,436.86 and 17,818.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,925.52, 45,436.86 and 17,818.12 is: 24,588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,925.52 : 45,436.86 = 17,818.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,925.52/45,436.86 = 17,818.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,925.52x = 45,436.86 × 17,818.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,925.52x = 809,599,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,599,423.90/32,925.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,588.81

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