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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,080.08, 44,268.66 and 17,739.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,080.08, 44,268.66 and 17,739.07 is: 24,478.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,080.08 : 44,268.66 = 17,739.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,080.08/44,268.66 = 17,739.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,080.08x = 44,268.66 × 17,739.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,080.08x = 785,284,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,284,747.87/32,080.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,478.89

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