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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,101.97, 44,302.01 and 17,761.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,101.97, 44,302.01 and 17,761.55 is: 24,511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,101.97 : 44,302.01 = 17,761.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,101.97/44,302.01 = 17,761.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,101.97x = 44,302.01 × 17,761.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,101.97x = 786,872,055.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,872,055.40/32,101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,511.65

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