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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.47, 44,744.39 and 17,519.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.47, 44,744.39 and 17,519.47 is: 24,176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.47 : 44,744.39 = 17,519.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.47/44,744.39 = 17,519.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.47x = 44,744.39 × 17,519.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.47x = 783,897,998.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,897,998.27/32,423.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,176.87

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