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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,077.70, 44,265.83 and 17,541.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,077.70, 44,265.83 and 17,541.62 is: 24,206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,077.70 : 44,265.83 = 17,541.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,077.70/44,265.83 = 17,541.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,077.70x = 44,265.83 × 17,541.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,077.70x = 776,494,368.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,494,368.84/32,077.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.67

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