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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,420.13, 44,739.77 and 17,516.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,420.13, 44,739.77 and 17,516.13 is: 24,172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,420.13 : 44,739.77 = 17,516.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,420.13/44,739.77 = 17,516.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,420.13x = 44,739.77 × 17,516.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,420.13x = 783,667,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,667,627.49/32,420.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,172.25

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