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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,061.30, 44,244.33 and 17,722.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,061.30, 44,244.33 and 17,722.10 is: 24,456.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,061.30 : 44,244.33 = 17,722.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,061.30/44,244.33 = 17,722.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,061.30x = 44,244.33 × 17,722.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,061.30x = 784,102,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,102,219.47/32,061.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,456.35

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