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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.50, 44,720.98 and 17,502.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.50, 44,720.98 and 17,502.50 is: 24,153.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.50 : 44,720.98 = 17,502.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.50/44,720.98 = 17,502.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.50x = 44,720.98 × 17,502.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.50x = 782,728,952.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,728,952.45/32,406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,153.46

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