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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.38, 44,741.50 and 17,517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.38, 44,741.50 and 17,517.38 is: 24,173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.38 : 44,741.50 = 17,517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.38/44,741.50 = 17,517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.38x = 44,741.50 × 17,517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.38x = 783,753,589.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,753,589.77/32,421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,173.98

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