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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.06, 44,262.44 and 17,734.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.06, 44,262.44 and 17,734.01 is: 24,472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.06 : 44,262.44 = 17,734.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.06/44,262.44 = 17,734.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.06x = 44,262.44 × 17,734.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.06x = 784,950,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,950,243.60/32,075.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,472.30

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