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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,246.71, 44,499.63 and 17,906.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,246.71, 44,499.63 and 17,906.16 is: 24,710.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,246.71 : 44,499.63 = 17,906.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,246.71/44,499.63 = 17,906.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,246.71x = 44,499.63 × 17,906.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,246.71x = 796,817,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,817,628.02/32,246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.05

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