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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,106.82, 44,303.61 and 17,764.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,106.82, 44,303.61 and 17,764.75 is: 24,513.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,106.82 : 44,303.61 = 17,764.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,106.82/44,303.61 = 17,764.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,106.82x = 44,303.61 × 17,764.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,106.82x = 787,042,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,042,555.75/32,106.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,513.25

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