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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,552.76, 44,922.84 and 17,648.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,552.76, 44,922.84 and 17,648.76 is: 24,355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,552.76 : 44,922.84 = 17,648.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,552.76/44,922.84 = 17,648.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,552.76x = 44,922.84 × 17,648.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,552.76x = 792,832,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,832,421.68/32,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,355.31

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