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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.52, 44,922.44 and 17,648.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.52, 44,922.44 and 17,648.52 is: 24,354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.52 : 44,922.44 = 17,648.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.52/44,922.44 = 17,648.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.52x = 44,922.44 × 17,648.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.52x = 792,814,580.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,814,580.79/32,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,354.94

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