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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,519.25, 44,876.58 and 17,615.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,519.25, 44,876.58 and 17,615.25 is: 24,309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,519.25 : 44,876.58 = 17,615.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,519.25/44,876.58 = 17,615.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,519.25x = 44,876.58 × 17,615.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,519.25x = 790,512,175.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,512,175.85/32,519.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.05

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