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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,413.51, 44,730.57 and 17,509.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,413.51, 44,730.57 and 17,509.51 is: 24,163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,413.51 : 44,730.57 = 17,509.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,413.51/44,730.57 = 17,509.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,413.51x = 44,730.57 × 17,509.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,413.51x = 783,210,139.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,210,139.07/32,413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,163.08

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