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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404.41, 44,718.09 and 17,500.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404.41, 44,718.09 and 17,500.41 is: 24,150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404.41 : 44,718.09 = 17,500.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404.41/44,718.09 = 17,500.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404.41x = 44,718.09 × 17,500.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404.41x = 782,584,909.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,584,909.42/32,404.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,150.57

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