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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.30, 44,269.13 and 17,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.30, 44,269.13 and 17,739.76 is: 24,480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.30 : 44,269.13 = 17,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.30/44,269.13 = 17,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.30x = 44,269.13 × 17,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.30x = 785,323,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,323,758.29/32,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,480.70

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