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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.67, 44,732.26 and 17,510.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.67, 44,732.26 and 17,510.67 is: 24,164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.67 : 44,732.26 = 17,510.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.67/44,732.26 = 17,510.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.67x = 44,732.26 × 17,510.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.67x = 783,291,850.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,291,850.48/32,414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,164.73

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