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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,084.71, 44,277.84 and 17,744.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,084.71, 44,277.84 and 17,744.97 is: 24,488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,084.71 : 44,277.84 = 17,744.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,084.71/44,277.84 = 17,744.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,084.71x = 44,277.84 × 17,744.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,084.71x = 785,708,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,708,942.46/32,084.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,488.58

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