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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421, 44,741.04 and 17,517

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421, 44,741.04 and 17,517 is: 24,173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421 : 44,741.04 = 17,517 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421/44,741.04 = 17,517/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421x = 44,741.04 × 17,517
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421x = 783,728,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,728,797.68/32,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,173.49

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