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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,083.55, 44,274.03 and 17,742.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,083.55, 44,274.03 and 17,742.45 is: 24,483.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,083.55 : 44,274.03 = 17,742.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,083.55/44,274.03 = 17,742.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,083.55x = 44,274.03 × 17,742.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,083.55x = 785,529,763.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,529,763.57/32,083.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,483.88

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