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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.52, 44,733.40 and 17,511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.52, 44,733.40 and 17,511.52 is: 24,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.52 : 44,733.40 = 17,511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.52/44,733.40 = 17,511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.52x = 44,733.40 × 17,511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.52x = 783,349,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,349,828.77/32,415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,165.89

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