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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,529.24, 44,889.90 and 17,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,529.24, 44,889.90 and 17,625.24 is: 24,322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,529.24 : 44,889.90 = 17,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,529.24/44,889.90 = 17,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,529.24x = 44,889.90 × 17,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,529.24x = 791,195,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,195,261.08/32,529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.59

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