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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,526.75, 44,886.93 and 17,622.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,526.75, 44,886.93 and 17,622.75 is: 24,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,526.75 : 44,886.93 = 17,622.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,526.75/44,886.93 = 17,622.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,526.75x = 44,886.93 × 17,622.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,526.75x = 791,031,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,031,145.66/32,526.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,319.40

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