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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,075.49, 44,262.39 and 17,734.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,075.49, 44,262.39 and 17,734.49 is: 24,472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,075.49 : 44,262.39 = 17,734.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,075.49/44,262.39 = 17,734.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,075.49x = 44,262.39 × 17,734.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,075.49x = 784,970,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,970,912.83/32,075.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,472.61

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