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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431.64, 44,755.74 and 17,527.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431.64, 44,755.74 and 17,527.64 is: 24,188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431.64 : 44,755.74 = 17,527.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431.64/44,755.74 = 17,527.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431.64x = 44,755.74 × 17,527.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431.64x = 784,462,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,462,498.65/32,431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,188.18

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