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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,423.75, 44,744.78 and 17,519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,423.75, 44,744.78 and 17,519.75 is: 24,177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,423.75 : 44,744.78 = 17,519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,423.75/44,744.78 = 17,519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,423.75x = 44,744.78 × 17,519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,423.75x = 783,917,359.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,917,359.41/32,423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,177.26

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