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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.52, 44,729.27 and 17,508.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.52, 44,729.27 and 17,508.52 is: 24,161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.52 : 44,729.27 = 17,508.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.52/44,729.27 = 17,508.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.52x = 44,729.27 × 17,508.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.52x = 783,143,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,143,352.41/32,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,161.75

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