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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,086.43, 44,278.65 and 17,747.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,086.43, 44,278.65 and 17,747.51 is: 24,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,086.43 : 44,278.65 = 17,747.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,086.43/44,278.65 = 17,747.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,086.43x = 44,278.65 × 17,747.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,086.43x = 785,835,562.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,835,562.27/32,086.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,491.21

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