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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,427.50, 44,749.95 and 17,523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,427.50, 44,749.95 and 17,523.50 is: 24,182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,427.50 : 44,749.95 = 17,523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,427.50/44,749.95 = 17,523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,427.50x = 44,749.95 × 17,523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,427.50x = 784,175,748.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,175,748.83/32,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,182.43

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