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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,081.08, 44,270.04 and 17,740.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,081.08, 44,270.04 and 17,740.07 is: 24,480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,081.08 : 44,270.04 = 17,740.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,081.08/44,270.04 = 17,740.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,081.08x = 44,270.04 × 17,740.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,081.08x = 785,353,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,353,608.50/32,081.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,480.27

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