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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,076.70, 44,264.45 and 17,540.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,076.70, 44,264.45 and 17,540.62 is: 24,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,076.70 : 44,264.45 = 17,540.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,076.70/44,264.45 = 17,540.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,076.70x = 44,264.45 × 17,540.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,076.70x = 776,425,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,425,940.81/32,076.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,205.29

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