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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.06, 44,869.47 and 17,610.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.06, 44,869.47 and 17,610.06 is: 24,301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.06 : 44,869.47 = 17,610.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.06/44,869.47 = 17,610.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.06x = 44,869.47 × 17,610.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.06x = 790,154,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,154,058.87/32,514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,301.92

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