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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,529.78, 44,891.10 and 17,625.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,529.78, 44,891.10 and 17,625.78 is: 24,323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,529.78 : 44,891.10 = 17,625.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,529.78/44,891.10 = 17,625.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,529.78x = 44,891.10 × 17,625.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,529.78x = 791,240,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,240,652.56/32,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,323.58

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