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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,241.38, 44,493.55 and 17,706.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,241.38, 44,493.55 and 17,706.75 is: 24,435.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,241.38 : 44,493.55 = 17,706.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,241.38/44,493.55 = 17,706.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,241.38x = 44,493.55 × 17,706.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,241.38x = 787,836,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,836,122.20/32,241.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.56

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