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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,412.94, 44,729.85 and 17,508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,412.94, 44,729.85 and 17,508.94 is: 24,162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,412.94 : 44,729.85 = 17,508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,412.94/44,729.85 = 17,508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,412.94x = 44,729.85 × 17,508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,412.94x = 783,172,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,172,213.69/32,412.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,162.33

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