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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,090.43, 44,284.17 and 17,751.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,090.43, 44,284.17 and 17,751.51 is: 24,496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,090.43 : 44,284.17 = 17,751.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,090.43/44,284.17 = 17,751.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,090.43x = 44,284.17 × 17,751.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,090.43x = 786,110,886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,110,886.60/32,090.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,496.74

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