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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.38, 44,720.80 and 17,502.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.38, 44,720.80 and 17,502.38 is: 24,153.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.38 : 44,720.80 = 17,502.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.38/44,720.80 = 17,502.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.38x = 44,720.80 × 17,502.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.38x = 782,720,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,720,435.50/32,406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,153.28

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