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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,409.94, 44,725.74 and 17,505.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,409.94, 44,725.74 and 17,505.94 is: 24,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,409.94 : 44,725.74 = 17,505.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,409.94/44,725.74 = 17,505.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,409.94x = 44,725.74 × 17,505.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,409.94x = 782,966,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,966,120.90/32,409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,158.21

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