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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,407.41, 44,722.23 and 17,503.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,407.41, 44,722.23 and 17,503.41 is: 24,154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,407.41 : 44,722.23 = 17,503.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,407.41/44,722.23 = 17,503.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,407.41x = 44,722.23 × 17,503.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,407.41x = 782,791,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,791,527.80/32,407.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,154.71

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