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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.81, 44,764.95 and 17,902.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.81, 44,764.95 and 17,902.50 is: 24,705.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.81 : 44,764.95 = 17,902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.81/44,764.95 = 17,902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.81x = 44,764.95 × 17,902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.81x = 801,404,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,404,517.38/32,437.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,705.88

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