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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.86, 44,729.75 and 17,508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.86, 44,729.75 and 17,508.86 is: 24,162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.86 : 44,729.75 = 17,508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.86/44,729.75 = 17,508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.86x = 44,729.75 × 17,508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.86x = 783,166,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,166,930.59/32,412.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,162.23

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