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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,525.34, 44,884.98 and 17,621.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,525.34, 44,884.98 and 17,621.34 is: 24,317.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,525.34 : 44,884.98 = 17,621.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,525.34/44,884.98 = 17,621.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,525.34x = 44,884.98 × 17,621.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,525.34x = 790,933,493.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,933,493.47/32,525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,317.46

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