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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,411.52, 44,727.88 and 17,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,411.52, 44,727.88 and 17,507.52 is: 24,160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,411.52 : 44,727.88 = 17,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,411.52/44,727.88 = 17,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,411.52x = 44,727.88 × 17,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,411.52x = 783,074,253.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,074,253.66/32,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.37

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