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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.36, 44,309.82 and 17,769.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.36, 44,309.82 and 17,769.79 is: 24,521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.36 : 44,309.82 = 17,769.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.36/44,309.82 = 17,769.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.36x = 44,309.82 × 17,769.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.36x = 787,376,355.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,376,355.68/32,109.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.71

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