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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,426.78, 44,748.93 and 17,522.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,426.78, 44,748.93 and 17,522.78 is: 24,181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,426.78 : 44,748.93 = 17,522.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,426.78/44,748.93 = 17,522.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,426.78x = 44,748.93 × 17,522.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,426.78x = 784,125,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,125,655.63/32,426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,181.42

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