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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.69, 44,303.79 and 17,765.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.69, 44,303.79 and 17,765.80 is: 24,516.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.69 : 44,303.79 = 17,765.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.69/44,303.79 = 17,765.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.69x = 44,303.79 × 17,765.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.69x = 787,092,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,092,272.38/32,104.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,516.43

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