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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,249.50, 44,503.02 and 17,910.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,249.50, 44,503.02 and 17,910.07 is: 24,715.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,249.50 : 44,503.02 = 17,910.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,249.50/44,503.02 = 17,910.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,249.50x = 44,503.02 × 17,910.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,249.50x = 797,052,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,052,092.15/32,249.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.18

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