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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,250.48, 44,504.18 and 17,911.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,250.48, 44,504.18 and 17,911.25 is: 24,716.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,250.48 : 44,504.18 = 17,911.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,250.48/44,504.18 = 17,911.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,250.48x = 44,504.18 × 17,911.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,250.48x = 797,125,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,125,181.95/32,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.69

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