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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,403.38, 44,716.66 and 17,499.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,403.38, 44,716.66 and 17,499.38 is: 24,149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,403.38 : 44,716.66 = 17,499.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,403.38/44,716.66 = 17,499.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,403.38x = 44,716.66 × 17,499.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,403.38x = 782,513,558.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,513,558.34/32,403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,149.14

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