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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,110.25, 44,311.75 and 17,768.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,110.25, 44,311.75 and 17,768.99 is: 24,520.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,110.25 : 44,311.75 = 17,768.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,110.25/44,311.75 = 17,768.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,110.25x = 44,311.75 × 17,768.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,110.25x = 787,375,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,375,108.99/32,110.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,520.99

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