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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,108.31, 44,309.79 and 17,767.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,108.31, 44,309.79 and 17,767.41 is: 24,519.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,108.31 : 44,309.79 = 17,767.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,108.31/44,309.79 = 17,767.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,108.31x = 44,309.79 × 17,767.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,108.31x = 787,270,205.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,270,205.94/32,108.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,519.20

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