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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.13, 44,743.91 and 17,519.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.13, 44,743.91 and 17,519.13 is: 24,176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.13 : 44,743.91 = 17,519.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.13/44,743.91 = 17,519.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.13x = 44,743.91 × 17,519.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.13x = 783,874,376.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,874,376.00/32,423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,176.39

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