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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,420.03, 44,739.61 and 17,516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,420.03, 44,739.61 and 17,516.03 is: 24,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,420.03 : 44,739.61 = 17,516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,420.03/44,739.61 = 17,516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,420.03x = 44,739.61 × 17,516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,420.03x = 783,660,419.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,660,419.01/32,420.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,172.10

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