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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.47, 44,747.17 and 17,521.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.47, 44,747.17 and 17,521.47 is: 24,179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.47 : 44,747.17 = 17,521.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.47/44,747.17 = 17,521.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.47x = 44,747.17 × 17,521.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.47x = 784,036,152.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,036,152.94/32,425.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,179.64

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