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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,087.50, 44,279.69 and 17,747.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,087.50, 44,279.69 and 17,747.10 is: 24,490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,087.50 : 44,279.69 = 17,747.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,087.50/44,279.69 = 17,747.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,087.50x = 44,279.69 × 17,747.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,087.50x = 785,836,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,836,086.40/32,087.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,490.41

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