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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,405.45, 44,719.52 and 17,501.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,405.45, 44,719.52 and 17,501.45 is: 24,151.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,405.45 : 44,719.52 = 17,501.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,405.45/44,719.52 = 17,501.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,405.45x = 44,719.52 × 17,501.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,405.45x = 782,656,132.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,656,132.20/32,405.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,151.99

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