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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,111.87, 44,313.38 and 17,770.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,111.87, 44,313.38 and 17,770.84 is: 24,523.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,111.87 : 44,313.38 = 17,770.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,111.87/44,313.38 = 17,770.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,111.87x = 44,313.38 × 17,770.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,111.87x = 787,485,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,485,985.84/32,111.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,523.21

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