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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,527.52, 44,887.96 and 17,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,527.52, 44,887.96 and 17,623.52 is: 24,320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,527.52 : 44,887.96 = 17,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,527.52/44,887.96 = 17,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,527.52x = 44,887.96 × 17,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,527.52x = 791,083,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,083,860.82/32,527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,320.45

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