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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,416.88, 44,735.29 and 17,512.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,416.88, 44,735.29 and 17,512.88 is: 24,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,416.88 : 44,735.29 = 17,512.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,416.88/44,735.29 = 17,512.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,416.88x = 44,735.29 × 17,512.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,416.88x = 783,443,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,443,498.08/32,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,167.77

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