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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,051.30, 44,229.93 and 17,514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,051.30, 44,229.93 and 17,514.91 is: 24,170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,051.30 : 44,229.93 = 17,514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,051.30/44,229.93 = 17,514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,051.30x = 44,229.93 × 17,514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,051.30x = 774,683,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,683,022.11/32,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,170.10

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