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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.79, 44,501.83 and 17,909.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.79, 44,501.83 and 17,909.53 is: 24,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.79 : 44,501.83 = 17,909.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.79/44,501.83 = 17,909.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.79x = 44,501.83 × 17,909.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.79x = 797,006,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,006,859.44/32,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.32

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