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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.07, 44,747.97 and 17,522.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.07, 44,747.97 and 17,522.07 is: 24,180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.07 : 44,747.97 = 17,522.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.07/44,747.97 = 17,522.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.07x = 44,747.97 × 17,522.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.07x = 784,077,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,077,062.70/32,426.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.45

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