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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,258.93, 44,515.17 and 17,917.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,258.93, 44,515.17 and 17,917.58 is: 24,725.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,258.93 : 44,515.17 = 17,917.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,258.93/44,515.17 = 17,917.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,258.93x = 44,515.17 × 17,917.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,258.93x = 797,604,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,604,119.69/32,258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,725.06

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