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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,433.26, 44,757.88 and 17,529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,433.26, 44,757.88 and 17,529.26 is: 24,190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,433.26 : 44,757.88 = 17,529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,433.26/44,757.88 = 17,529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,433.26x = 44,757.88 × 17,529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,433.26x = 784,572,515.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,572,515.57/32,433.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.37

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