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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,519.76, 44,877.12 and 17,615.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,519.76, 44,877.12 and 17,615.76 is: 24,309.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,519.76 : 44,877.12 = 17,615.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,519.76/44,877.12 = 17,615.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,519.76x = 44,877.12 × 17,615.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,519.76x = 790,544,575.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,544,575.41/32,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.67

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