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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,420.07, 44,739.69 and 17,516.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,420.07, 44,739.69 and 17,516.07 is: 24,172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,420.07 : 44,739.69 = 17,516.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,420.07/44,739.69 = 17,516.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,420.07x = 44,739.69 × 17,516.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,420.07x = 783,663,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,663,541.82/32,420.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,172.17

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