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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,528.26, 44,889 and 17,624.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,528.26, 44,889 and 17,624.26 is: 24,321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,528.26 : 44,889 = 17,624.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,528.26/44,889 = 17,624.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,528.26x = 44,889 × 17,624.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,528.26x = 791,135,407.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,135,407.14/32,528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,321.48

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