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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,245.41, 44,498.82 and 17,905.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,245.41, 44,498.82 and 17,905.74 is: 24,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,245.41 : 44,498.82 = 17,905.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,245.41/44,498.82 = 17,905.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,245.41x = 44,498.82 × 17,905.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,245.41x = 796,784,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,784,301.23/32,245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.01

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