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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,529.50, 44,890.80 and 17,625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,529.50, 44,890.80 and 17,625.50 is: 24,323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,529.50 : 44,890.80 = 17,625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,529.50/44,890.80 = 17,625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,529.50x = 44,890.80 × 17,625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,529.50x = 791,222,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,222,795.40/32,529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,323.24

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