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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,248.84, 44,506.18 and 17,911.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,248.84, 44,506.18 and 17,911.42 is: 24,719.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,248.84 : 44,506.18 = 17,911.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,248.84/44,506.18 = 17,911.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,248.84x = 44,506.18 × 17,911.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,248.84x = 797,168,882.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,168,882.58/32,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.30

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