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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,428.92, 44,751.83 and 17,524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,428.92, 44,751.83 and 17,524.92 is: 24,184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,428.92 : 44,751.83 = 17,524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,428.92/44,751.83 = 17,524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,428.92x = 44,751.83 × 17,524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,428.92x = 784,272,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,272,152.98/32,428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,184.34

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