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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.53, 44,506.97 and 17,913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.53, 44,506.97 and 17,913.28 is: 24,719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.53 : 44,506.97 = 17,913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.53/44,506.97 = 17,913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.53x = 44,506.97 × 17,913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.53x = 797,265,640.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,265,640.18/32,252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.48

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