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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,249.25, 44,502.68 and 17,909.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,249.25, 44,502.68 and 17,909.82 is: 24,714.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,249.25 : 44,502.68 = 17,909.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,249.25/44,502.68 = 17,909.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,249.25x = 44,502.68 × 17,909.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,249.25x = 797,034,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,034,898.77/32,249.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.84

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