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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,079.90, 44,266.40 and 17,737.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,079.90, 44,266.40 and 17,737.80 is: 24,476.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,079.90 : 44,266.40 = 17,737.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,079.90/44,266.40 = 17,737.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,079.90x = 44,266.40 × 17,737.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,079.90x = 785,188,549.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,188,549.92/32,079.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,476.03

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