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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.12, 44,299.44 and 17,762.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.12, 44,299.44 and 17,762.08 is: 24,511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.12 : 44,299.44 = 17,762.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.12/44,299.44 = 17,762.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.12x = 44,299.44 × 17,762.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.12x = 786,850,197.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,850,197.24/32,101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,511.61

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