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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,430.69, 44,754.35 and 17,526.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,430.69, 44,754.35 and 17,526.69 is: 24,186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,430.69 : 44,754.35 = 17,526.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,430.69/44,754.35 = 17,526.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,430.69x = 44,754.35 × 17,526.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,430.69x = 784,395,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,395,618.60/32,430.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,186.83

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