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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.36, 44,264.60 and 17,735.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.36, 44,264.60 and 17,735.82 is: 24,475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.36 : 44,264.60 = 17,735.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.36/44,264.60 = 17,735.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.36x = 44,264.60 × 17,735.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.36x = 785,068,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,068,789.81/32,076.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,475.00

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