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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,520.84, 44,878.77 and 17,616.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,520.84, 44,878.77 and 17,616.84 is: 24,311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,520.84 : 44,878.77 = 17,616.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,520.84/44,878.77 = 17,616.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,520.84x = 44,878.77 × 17,616.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,520.84x = 790,622,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,622,110.49/32,520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.25

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