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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.28, 44,752.38 and 17,525.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.28, 44,752.38 and 17,525.28 is: 24,184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.28 : 44,752.38 = 17,525.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.28/44,752.38 = 17,525.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.28x = 44,752.38 × 17,525.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.28x = 784,297,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,297,990.17/32,429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,184.87

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