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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,428.26, 44,751.06 and 17,524.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,428.26, 44,751.06 and 17,524.26 is: 24,183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,428.26 : 44,751.06 = 17,524.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,428.26/44,751.06 = 17,524.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,428.26x = 44,751.06 × 17,524.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,428.26x = 784,229,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,229,210.72/32,428.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.51

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