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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,529.75, 44,891.09 and 17,625.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,529.75, 44,891.09 and 17,625.75 is: 24,323.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,529.75 : 44,891.09 = 17,625.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,529.75/44,891.09 = 17,625.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,529.75x = 44,891.09 × 17,625.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,529.75x = 791,239,129.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,239,129.57/32,529.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,323.55

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