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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.22, 44,746.83 and 17,521.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.22, 44,746.83 and 17,521.22 is: 24,179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.22 : 44,746.83 = 17,521.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.22/44,746.83 = 17,521.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.22x = 44,746.83 × 17,521.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.22x = 784,019,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,019,052.73/32,425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,179.30

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