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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,428.64, 44,751.50 and 17,524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,428.64, 44,751.50 and 17,524.64 is: 24,183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,428.64 : 44,751.50 = 17,524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,428.64/44,751.50 = 17,524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,428.64x = 44,751.50 × 17,524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,428.64x = 784,253,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,253,926.96/32,428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.99

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