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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,078.14, 44,266.03 and 17,737.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,078.14, 44,266.03 and 17,737.13 is: 24,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,078.14 : 44,266.03 = 17,737.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,078.14/44,266.03 = 17,737.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,078.14x = 44,266.03 × 17,737.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,078.14x = 785,152,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,152,395.02/32,078.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,476.25

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