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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,514.16, 44,869.26 and 17,610.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,514.16, 44,869.26 and 17,610.16 is: 24,301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,514.16 : 44,869.26 = 17,610.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,514.16/44,869.26 = 17,610.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,514.16x = 44,869.26 × 17,610.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,514.16x = 790,154,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,154,847.68/32,514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,301.87

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