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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.13, 44,263.05 and 17,735.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.13, 44,263.05 and 17,735.59 is: 24,474.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.13 : 44,263.05 = 17,735.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.13/44,263.05 = 17,735.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.13x = 44,263.05 × 17,735.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.13x = 785,031,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,031,306.95/32,076.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,474.00

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