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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.52, 44,744.44 and 17,519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.52, 44,744.44 and 17,519.52 is: 24,176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.52 : 44,744.44 = 17,519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.52/44,744.44 = 17,519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.52x = 44,744.44 × 17,519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.52x = 783,901,111.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,901,111.47/32,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,176.93

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