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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410.73, 44,725.10 and 17,874.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,410.73, 44,725.10 and 17,874.47 is: 24,665.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,410.73 : 44,725.10 = 17,874.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,410.73/44,725.10 = 17,874.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,410.73x = 44,725.10 × 17,874.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,410.73x = 799,437,480.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,437,480.64/32,410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,665.83

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