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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,419.52, 44,738.92 and 17,515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,419.52, 44,738.92 and 17,515.52 is: 24,171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,419.52 : 44,738.92 = 17,515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,419.52/44,738.92 = 17,515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,419.52x = 44,738.92 × 17,515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,419.52x = 783,625,448.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,625,448.04/32,419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,171.41

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