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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.76, 44,757.27 and 17,528.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.76, 44,757.27 and 17,528.76 is: 24,189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.76 : 44,757.27 = 17,528.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.76/44,757.27 = 17,528.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.76x = 44,757.27 × 17,528.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.76x = 784,539,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,539,444.09/32,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,189.72

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