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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431.76, 44,755.88 and 17,527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431.76, 44,755.88 and 17,527.76 is: 24,188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431.76 : 44,755.88 = 17,527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431.76/44,755.88 = 17,527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431.76x = 44,755.88 × 17,527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431.76x = 784,470,323.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,470,323.23/32,431.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,188.34

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