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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.28, 44,756.52 and 17,528.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.28, 44,756.52 and 17,528.28 is: 24,189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.28 : 44,756.52 = 17,528.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.28/44,756.52 = 17,528.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.28x = 44,756.52 × 17,528.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.28x = 784,504,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,504,814.39/32,432.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,189.01

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