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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,420.15, 44,739.81 and 17,516.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,420.15, 44,739.81 and 17,516.15 is: 24,172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,420.15 : 44,739.81 = 17,516.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,420.15/44,739.81 = 17,516.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,420.15x = 44,739.81 × 17,516.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,420.15x = 783,668,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,668,999.23/32,420.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,172.29

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