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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,078.70, 44,268.36 and 17,739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,078.70, 44,268.36 and 17,739.16 is: 24,479.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,078.70 : 44,268.36 = 17,739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,078.70/44,268.36 = 17,739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,078.70x = 44,268.36 × 17,739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,078.70x = 785,283,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,283,520.98/32,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,479.90

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