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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.09, 44,743.82 and 17,519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.09, 44,743.82 and 17,519.09 is: 24,176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.09 : 44,743.82 = 17,519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.09/44,743.82 = 17,519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.09x = 44,743.82 × 17,519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.09x = 783,870,698.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,870,698.21/32,423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,176.31

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