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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,104.78, 44,303.55 and 17,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,104.78, 44,303.55 and 17,764.44 is: 24,514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,104.78 : 44,303.55 = 17,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,104.78/44,303.55 = 17,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,104.78x = 44,303.55 × 17,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,104.78x = 787,027,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,027,755.76/32,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,514.35

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