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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,531.76, 44,893.80 and 17,627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,531.76, 44,893.80 and 17,627.76 is: 24,326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,531.76 : 44,893.80 = 17,627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,531.76/44,893.80 = 17,627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,531.76x = 44,893.80 × 17,627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,531.76x = 791,377,131.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,377,131.89/32,531.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,326.29

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