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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,245.17, 44,497.71 and 17,904.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,245.17, 44,497.71 and 17,904.26 is: 24,707.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,245.17 : 44,497.71 = 17,904.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,245.17/44,497.71 = 17,904.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,245.17x = 44,497.71 × 17,904.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,245.17x = 796,698,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,698,569.24/32,245.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.53

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