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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,105.25, 44,306.54 and 17,764.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,105.25, 44,306.54 and 17,764.83 is: 24,516.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,105.25 : 44,306.54 = 17,764.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,105.25/44,306.54 = 17,764.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,105.25x = 44,306.54 × 17,764.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,105.25x = 787,098,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,098,150.99/32,105.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,516.18

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