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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,249.29, 44,498.62 and 17,906.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,249.29, 44,498.62 and 17,906.82 is: 24,708.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,249.29 : 44,498.62 = 17,906.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,249.29/44,498.62 = 17,906.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,249.29x = 44,498.62 × 17,906.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,249.29x = 796,828,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,828,783.68/32,249.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.41

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