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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.08, 44,869.28 and 17,610.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.08, 44,869.28 and 17,610.08 is: 24,301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.08 : 44,869.28 = 17,610.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.08/44,869.28 = 17,610.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.08x = 44,869.28 × 17,610.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.08x = 790,151,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,151,610.34/32,514.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,301.83

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