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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.24, 44,753.76 and 17,526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.24, 44,753.76 and 17,526.24 is: 24,186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.24 : 44,753.76 = 17,526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.24/44,753.76 = 17,526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.24x = 44,753.76 × 17,526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.24x = 784,365,138.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,365,138.66/32,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,186.23

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