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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.63, 44,741.85 and 17,517.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.63, 44,741.85 and 17,517.63 is: 24,174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.63 : 44,741.85 = 17,517.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.63/44,741.85 = 17,517.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.63x = 44,741.85 × 17,517.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.63x = 783,771,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,771,173.82/32,421.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,174.33

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