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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.64, 44,754.28 and 17,526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.64, 44,754.28 and 17,526.64 is: 24,186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.64 : 44,754.28 = 17,526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.64/44,754.28 = 17,526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.64x = 44,754.28 × 17,526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.64x = 784,392,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,392,154.02/32,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,186.76

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