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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.13, 44,261.67 and 17,734.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.13, 44,261.67 and 17,734.59 is: 24,472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.13 : 44,261.67 = 17,734.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.13/44,261.67 = 17,734.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.13x = 44,261.67 × 17,734.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.13x = 784,962,570.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,962,570.17/32,075.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,472.62

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