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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.49, 44,263.77 and 17,735.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.49, 44,263.77 and 17,735.49 is: 24,473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.49 : 44,263.77 = 17,735.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.49/44,263.77 = 17,735.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.49x = 44,263.77 × 17,735.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.49x = 785,039,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,039,650.20/32,076.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,473.99

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