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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,405.94, 44,720.21 and 17,501.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,405.94, 44,720.21 and 17,501.94 is: 24,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,405.94 : 44,720.21 = 17,501.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,405.94/44,720.21 = 17,501.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,405.94x = 44,720.21 × 17,501.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,405.94x = 782,690,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,690,432.21/32,405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,152.68

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