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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.63, 44,747.37 and 17,521.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.63, 44,747.37 and 17,521.63 is: 24,179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.63 : 44,747.37 = 17,521.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.63/44,747.37 = 17,521.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.63x = 44,747.37 × 17,521.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.63x = 784,046,860.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,046,860.61/32,425.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,179.85

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