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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.33, 44,310.21 and 17,769.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.33, 44,310.21 and 17,769.16 is: 24,521.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.33 : 44,310.21 = 17,769.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.33/44,310.21 = 17,769.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.33x = 44,310.21 × 17,769.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.33x = 787,354,989.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,354,989.57/32,109.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.07

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