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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,524, 44,883.30 and 17,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,524, 44,883.30 and 17,620 is: 24,315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,524 : 44,883.30 = 17,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,524/44,883.30 = 17,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,524x = 44,883.30 × 17,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,524x = 790,843,746
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,843,746/32,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,315.70

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