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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,533.80, 44,896.56 and 17,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,533.80, 44,896.56 and 17,629.80 is: 24,329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,533.80 : 44,896.56 = 17,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,533.80/44,896.56 = 17,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,533.80x = 44,896.56 × 17,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,533.80x = 791,517,373.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,517,373.49/32,533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,329.08

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