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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,405.04, 44,718.94 and 17,501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,405.04, 44,718.94 and 17,501.04 is: 24,151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,405.04 : 44,718.94 = 17,501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,405.04/44,718.94 = 17,501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,405.04x = 44,718.94 × 17,501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,405.04x = 782,627,957.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,627,957.70/32,405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,151.43

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