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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,406.94, 44,721.59 and 17,502.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,406.94, 44,721.59 and 17,502.94 is: 24,154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,406.94 : 44,721.59 = 17,502.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,406.94/44,721.59 = 17,502.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,406.94x = 44,721.59 × 17,502.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,406.94x = 782,759,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,759,306.47/32,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,154.06

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