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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.46, 44,265.79 and 17,737.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.46, 44,265.79 and 17,737.35 is: 24,475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.46 : 44,265.79 = 17,737.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.46/44,265.79 = 17,737.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.46x = 44,265.79 × 17,737.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.46x = 785,157,810.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,157,810.26/32,079.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,475.41

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