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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.76, 44,733.67 and 17,511.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.76, 44,733.67 and 17,511.76 is: 24,166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.76 : 44,733.67 = 17,511.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.76/44,733.67 = 17,511.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.76x = 44,733.67 × 17,511.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.76x = 783,365,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,365,292.96/32,415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,166.19

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