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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,077.99, 44,265.85 and 17,736.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,077.99, 44,265.85 and 17,736.98 is: 24,476.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,077.99 : 44,265.85 = 17,736.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,077.99/44,265.85 = 17,736.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,077.99x = 44,265.85 × 17,736.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,077.99x = 785,142,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,142,562.46/32,077.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,476.05

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