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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,405.50, 44,719.60 and 17,501.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,405.50, 44,719.60 and 17,501.50 is: 24,152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,405.50 : 44,719.60 = 17,501.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,405.50/44,719.60 = 17,501.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,405.50x = 44,719.60 × 17,501.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,405.50x = 782,660,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,660,079.40/32,405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,152.08

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