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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.38, 44,267.74 and 17,738.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.38, 44,267.74 and 17,738.38 is: 24,477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.38 : 44,267.74 = 17,738.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.38/44,267.74 = 17,738.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.38x = 44,267.74 × 17,738.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.38x = 785,237,993.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,237,993.86/32,079.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,477.97

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