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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.18, 44,261.96 and 17,734.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.18, 44,261.96 and 17,734.18 is: 24,472.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.18 : 44,261.96 = 17,734.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.18/44,261.96 = 17,734.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.18x = 44,261.96 × 17,734.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.18x = 784,949,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,949,565.79/32,075.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,472.18

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