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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,082.11, 44,269.41 and 17,740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,082.11, 44,269.41 and 17,740.96 is: 24,480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,082.11 : 44,269.41 = 17,740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,082.11/44,269.41 = 17,740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,082.11x = 44,269.41 × 17,740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,082.11x = 785,381,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,381,787.89/32,082.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,480.37

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