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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.18, 44,263.34 and 17,735.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.18, 44,263.34 and 17,735.18 is: 24,473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.18 : 44,263.34 = 17,735.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.18/44,263.34 = 17,735.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.18x = 44,263.34 × 17,735.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.18x = 785,018,302.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,018,302.30/32,076.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,473.56

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