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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.25, 44,753.79 and 17,526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.25, 44,753.79 and 17,526.25 is: 24,186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.25 : 44,753.79 = 17,526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.25/44,753.79 = 17,526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.25x = 44,753.79 × 17,526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.25x = 784,366,111.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,366,111.99/32,430.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,186.25

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