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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,405.54, 44,719.64 and 17,501.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,405.54, 44,719.64 and 17,501.54 is: 24,152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,405.54 : 44,719.64 = 17,501.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,405.54/44,719.64 = 17,501.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,405.54x = 44,719.64 × 17,501.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,405.54x = 782,662,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,662,388.40/32,405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,152.12

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