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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.54, 44,721.01 and 17,502.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.54, 44,721.01 and 17,502.54 is: 24,153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.54 : 44,721.01 = 17,502.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.54/44,721.01 = 17,502.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.54x = 44,721.01 × 17,502.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.54x = 782,731,266.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,731,266.37/32,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,153.50

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