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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.25, 44,305.16 and 17,763.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.25, 44,305.16 and 17,763.83 is: 24,514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.25 : 44,305.16 = 17,763.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.25/44,305.16 = 17,763.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.25x = 44,305.16 × 17,763.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.25x = 787,029,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,029,330.36/32,104.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,514.80

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