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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,520.51, 44,878.31 and 17,616.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,520.51, 44,878.31 and 17,616.51 is: 24,310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,520.51 : 44,878.31 = 17,616.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,520.51/44,878.31 = 17,616.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,520.51x = 44,878.31 × 17,616.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,520.51x = 790,599,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,599,108.82/32,520.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.78

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