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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,403.94, 44,717.45 and 17,499.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,403.94, 44,717.45 and 17,499.94 is: 24,149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,403.94 : 44,717.45 = 17,499.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,403.94/44,717.45 = 17,499.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,403.94x = 44,717.45 × 17,499.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,403.94x = 782,552,492.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,552,492.66/32,403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,149.92

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