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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,403.69, 44,717.09 and 17,499.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,403.69, 44,717.09 and 17,499.69 is: 24,149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,403.69 : 44,717.09 = 17,499.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,403.69/44,717.09 = 17,499.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,403.69x = 44,717.09 × 17,499.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,403.69x = 782,535,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,535,212.70/32,403.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,149.57

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