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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.51, 44,727.81 and 17,507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.51, 44,727.81 and 17,507.51 is: 24,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.51 : 44,727.81 = 17,507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.51/44,727.81 = 17,507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.51x = 44,727.81 × 17,507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.51x = 783,072,357.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,072,357.21/32,411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.32

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