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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,347.55, 44,640.62 and 17,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,347.55, 44,640.62 and 17,614.40 is: 24,308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,347.55 : 44,640.62 = 17,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,347.55/44,640.62 = 17,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,347.55x = 44,640.62 × 17,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,347.55x = 786,317,680.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,317,680.03/32,347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,308.41

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