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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.12, 44,265.34 and 17,735.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.12, 44,265.34 and 17,735.76 is: 24,475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.12 : 44,265.34 = 17,735.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.12/44,265.34 = 17,735.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.12x = 44,265.34 × 17,735.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.12x = 785,079,446.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,079,446.56/32,076.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,475.51

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