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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,414.90, 44,732.57 and 17,510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,414.90, 44,732.57 and 17,510.90 is: 24,165.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,414.90 : 44,732.57 = 17,510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,414.90/44,732.57 = 17,510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,414.90x = 44,732.57 × 17,510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,414.90x = 783,307,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,307,248.80/32,414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,165.04

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