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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.41, 44,727.77 and 17,507.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.41, 44,727.77 and 17,507.41 is: 24,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.41 : 44,727.77 = 17,507.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.41/44,727.77 = 17,507.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.41x = 44,727.77 × 17,507.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.41x = 783,067,407.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,067,407.78/32,411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.24

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