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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,521, 44,878.98 and 17,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,521, 44,878.98 and 17,617 is: 24,311.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,521 : 44,878.98 = 17,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,521/44,878.98 = 17,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,521x = 44,878.98 × 17,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,521x = 790,632,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,632,990.66/32,521
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.46

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