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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,425.76, 44,747.58 and 17,521.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,425.76, 44,747.58 and 17,521.76 is: 24,180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,425.76 : 44,747.58 = 17,521.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,425.76/44,747.58 = 17,521.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,425.76x = 44,747.58 × 17,521.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,425.76x = 784,056,357.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,056,357.34/32,425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.05

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