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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.64, 44,507.77 and 17,912.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.64, 44,507.77 and 17,912.02 is: 24,718.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.64 : 44,507.77 = 17,912.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.64/44,507.77 = 17,912.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.64x = 44,507.77 × 17,912.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.64x = 797,224,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,224,066.40/32,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,718.10

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