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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.59, 44,499.01 and 17,907.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.59, 44,499.01 and 17,907.16 is: 24,711.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.59 : 44,499.01 = 17,907.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.59/44,499.01 = 17,907.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.59x = 44,499.01 × 17,907.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.59x = 796,850,891.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,850,891.91/32,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,711.17

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