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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,078.46, 44,264.42 and 17,736.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,078.46, 44,264.42 and 17,736.35 is: 24,474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,078.46 : 44,264.42 = 17,736.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,078.46/44,264.42 = 17,736.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,078.46x = 44,264.42 × 17,736.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,078.46x = 785,089,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,089,267.65/32,078.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,474.03

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