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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,250.14, 44,504.33 and 17,909.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,250.14, 44,504.33 and 17,909.53 is: 24,714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,250.14 : 44,504.33 = 17,909.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,250.14/44,504.33 = 17,909.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,250.14x = 44,504.33 × 17,909.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,250.14x = 797,051,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,051,566.78/32,250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.67

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