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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.39, 44,747.01 and 17,521.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.39, 44,747.01 and 17,521.39 is: 24,179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.39 : 44,747.01 = 17,521.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.39/44,747.01 = 17,521.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.39x = 44,747.01 × 17,521.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.39x = 784,029,813.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,029,813.54/32,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,179.50

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