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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.26, 44,730.28 and 17,509.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.26, 44,730.28 and 17,509.26 is: 24,162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.26 : 44,730.28 = 17,509.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.26/44,730.28 = 17,509.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.26x = 44,730.28 × 17,509.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.26x = 783,194,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,194,102.39/32,413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,162.77

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