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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.41, 44,729.13 and 17,508.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.41, 44,729.13 and 17,508.41 is: 24,161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.41 : 44,729.13 = 17,508.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.41/44,729.13 = 17,508.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.41x = 44,729.13 × 17,508.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.41x = 783,135,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,135,946.98/32,412.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,161.61

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