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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,526.76, 44,886.92 and 17,622.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,526.76, 44,886.92 and 17,622.76 is: 24,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,526.76 : 44,886.92 = 17,622.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,526.76/44,886.92 = 17,622.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,526.76x = 44,886.92 × 17,622.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,526.76x = 791,031,418.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,031,418.30/32,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,319.40

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