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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,109.83, 44,310.90 and 17,769.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,109.83, 44,310.90 and 17,769.66 is: 24,521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,109.83 : 44,310.90 = 17,769.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,109.83/44,310.90 = 17,769.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,109.83x = 44,310.90 × 17,769.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,109.83x = 787,389,627.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,389,627.29/32,109.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.76

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