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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.66, 44,723.96 and 17,504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.66, 44,723.96 and 17,504.66 is: 24,156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.66 : 44,723.96 = 17,504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.66/44,723.96 = 17,504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.66x = 44,723.96 × 17,504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.66x = 782,877,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,877,713.65/32,408.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,156.44

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