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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.57, 44,592.26 and 17,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.57, 44,592.26 and 17,975.52 is: 24,803.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.57 : 44,592.26 = 17,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.57/44,592.26 = 17,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.57x = 44,592.26 × 17,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.57x = 801,568,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,568,971.60/32,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,803.65

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