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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,429.36, 44,752.56 and 17,525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,429.36, 44,752.56 and 17,525.36 is: 24,185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,429.36 : 44,752.56 = 17,525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,429.36/44,752.56 = 17,525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,429.36x = 44,752.56 × 17,525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,429.36x = 784,304,724.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,304,724.92/32,429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,185.02

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