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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,403.66, 44,717.05 and 17,499.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,403.66, 44,717.05 and 17,499.66 is: 24,149.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,403.66 : 44,717.05 = 17,499.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,403.66/44,717.05 = 17,499.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,403.66x = 44,717.05 × 17,499.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,403.66x = 782,532,959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,532,959.76/32,403.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,149.53

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