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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,418.54, 44,737.54 and 17,514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,418.54, 44,737.54 and 17,514.54 is: 24,170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,418.54 : 44,737.54 = 17,514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,418.54/44,737.54 = 17,514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,418.54x = 44,737.54 × 17,514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,418.54x = 783,557,433.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,557,433.83/32,418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,170.04

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