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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.03, 44,740.99 and 17,517.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.03, 44,740.99 and 17,517.03 is: 24,173.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.03 : 44,740.99 = 17,517.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.03/44,740.99 = 17,517.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.03x = 44,740.99 × 17,517.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.03x = 783,729,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,729,264.06/32,421.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,173.48

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