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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,253.64, 44,509.15 and 17,913.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,253.64, 44,509.15 and 17,913.02 is: 24,719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,253.64 : 44,509.15 = 17,913.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,253.64/44,509.15 = 17,913.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,253.64x = 44,509.15 × 17,913.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,253.64x = 797,293,294.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,293,294.13/32,253.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.48

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