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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,525.50, 44,885.20 and 17,621.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,525.50, 44,885.20 and 17,621.50 is: 24,317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,525.50 : 44,885.20 = 17,621.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,525.50/44,885.20 = 17,621.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,525.50x = 44,885.20 × 17,621.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,525.50x = 790,944,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,944,551.80/32,525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,317.68

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