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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.13, 44,505.26 and 17,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.13, 44,505.26 and 17,911.70 is: 24,717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.13 : 44,505.26 = 17,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.13/44,505.26 = 17,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.13x = 44,505.26 × 17,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.13x = 797,164,865.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,164,865.54/32,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,717.42

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