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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.13, 44,267.19 and 17,738.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.13, 44,267.19 and 17,738.59 is: 24,478.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.13 : 44,267.19 = 17,738.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.13/44,267.19 = 17,738.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.13x = 44,267.19 × 17,738.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.13x = 785,237,533.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,237,533.86/32,079.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,478.14

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