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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,091.44, 44,285.54 and 17,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,091.44, 44,285.54 and 17,752.52 is: 24,498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,091.44 : 44,285.54 = 17,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,091.44/44,285.54 = 17,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,091.44x = 44,285.54 × 17,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,091.44x = 786,179,934.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,179,934.56/32,091.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,498.12

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