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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,519.34, 44,876.70 and 17,615.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,519.34, 44,876.70 and 17,615.34 is: 24,309.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,519.34 : 44,876.70 = 17,615.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,519.34/44,876.70 = 17,615.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,519.34x = 44,876.70 × 17,615.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,519.34x = 790,518,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,518,328.58/32,519.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.18

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