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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,530.96, 44,892.68 and 17,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,530.96, 44,892.68 and 17,626.96 is: 24,325.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,530.96 : 44,892.68 = 17,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,530.96/44,892.68 = 17,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,530.96x = 44,892.68 × 17,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,530.96x = 791,321,474.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,321,474.65/32,530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.18

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