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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,061.84, 44,245.11 and 17,722.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,061.84, 44,245.11 and 17,722.65 is: 24,457.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,061.84 : 44,245.11 = 17,722.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,061.84/44,245.11 = 17,722.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,061.84x = 44,245.11 × 17,722.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,061.84x = 784,140,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,140,598.74/32,061.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,457.13

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