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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,041.73, 44,217.29 and 17,701.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,041.73, 44,217.29 and 17,701.53 is: 24,427.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,041.73 : 44,217.29 = 17,701.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,041.73/44,217.29 = 17,701.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,041.73x = 44,217.29 × 17,701.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,041.73x = 782,713,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,713,596.95/32,041.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.95

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