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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,251.33, 44,502.80 and 17,909.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,251.33, 44,502.80 and 17,909.20 is: 24,712.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,251.33 : 44,502.80 = 17,909.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,251.33/44,502.80 = 17,909.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,251.33x = 44,502.80 × 17,909.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,251.33x = 797,009,511.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,009,511.84/32,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.46

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