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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.47, 44,741.63 and 17,517.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.47, 44,741.63 and 17,517.47 is: 24,174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.47 : 44,741.63 = 17,517.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.47/44,741.63 = 17,517.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.47x = 44,741.63 × 17,517.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.47x = 783,760,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,760,083.45/32,421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,174.11

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