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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,519.41, 44,876.78 and 17,615.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,519.41, 44,876.78 and 17,615.41 is: 24,309.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,519.41 : 44,876.78 = 17,615.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,519.41/44,876.78 = 17,615.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,519.41x = 44,876.78 × 17,615.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,519.41x = 790,522,879.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,522,879.18/32,519.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.26

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