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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,250.63, 44,504.57 and 17,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,250.63, 44,504.57 and 17,911.20 is: 24,716.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,250.63 : 44,504.57 = 17,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,250.63/44,504.57 = 17,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,250.63x = 44,504.57 × 17,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,250.63x = 797,130,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,130,254.18/32,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.73

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