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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.52, 44,741.68 and 17,517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.52, 44,741.68 and 17,517.52 is: 24,174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.52 : 44,741.68 = 17,517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.52/44,741.68 = 17,517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.52x = 44,741.68 × 17,517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.52x = 783,763,274.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,763,274.23/32,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,174.17

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