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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.15, 44,507.21 and 17,911.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.15, 44,507.21 and 17,911.14 is: 24,716.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.15 : 44,507.21 = 17,911.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.15/44,507.21 = 17,911.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.15x = 44,507.21 × 17,911.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.15x = 797,174,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,174,779.76/32,252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.95

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