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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.29, 44,501.14 and 17,909.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.29, 44,501.14 and 17,909.03 is: 24,713.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.29 : 44,501.14 = 17,909.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.29/44,501.14 = 17,909.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.29x = 44,501.14 × 17,909.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.29x = 796,972,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,972,251.29/32,248.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,713.63

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