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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,527.76, 44,888.36 and 17,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,527.76, 44,888.36 and 17,623.76 is: 24,320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,527.76 : 44,888.36 = 17,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,527.76/44,888.36 = 17,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,527.76x = 44,888.36 × 17,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,527.76x = 791,101,683.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,101,683.43/32,527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,320.82

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