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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,424.63, 44,745.99 and 17,520.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,424.63, 44,745.99 and 17,520.63 is: 24,178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,424.63 : 44,745.99 = 17,520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,424.63/44,745.99 = 17,520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,424.63x = 44,745.99 × 17,520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,424.63x = 783,977,934.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,977,934.77/32,424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,178.47

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