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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,416.53, 44,734.78 and 17,512.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,416.53, 44,734.78 and 17,512.53 is: 24,167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,416.53 : 44,734.78 = 17,512.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,416.53/44,734.78 = 17,512.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,416.53x = 44,734.78 × 17,512.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,416.53x = 783,419,176.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,419,176.79/32,416.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,167.27

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