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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,062.20, 44,245.97 and 17,526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,062.20, 44,245.97 and 17,526.68 is: 24,186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,062.20 : 44,245.97 = 17,526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,062.20/44,245.97 = 17,526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,062.20x = 44,245.97 × 17,526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,062.20x = 775,484,957.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,484,957.48/32,062.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,186.89

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