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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,249.63, 44,503.19 and 17,910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,249.63, 44,503.19 and 17,910.20 is: 24,715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,249.63 : 44,503.19 = 17,910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,249.63/44,503.19 = 17,910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,249.63x = 44,503.19 × 17,910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,249.63x = 797,060,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,060,811.02/32,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.35

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