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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,250.32, 44,504.84 and 17,910.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,250.32, 44,504.84 and 17,910.08 is: 24,715.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,250.32 : 44,504.84 = 17,910.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,250.32/44,504.84 = 17,910.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,250.32x = 44,504.84 × 17,910.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,250.32x = 797,085,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,085,244.79/32,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,715.58

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