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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,112.97, 44,314.32 and 17,772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,112.97, 44,314.32 and 17,772.52 is: 24,525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,112.97 : 44,314.32 = 17,772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,112.97/44,314.32 = 17,772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,112.97x = 44,314.32 × 17,772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,112.97x = 787,577,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,577,138.49/32,112.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,525.20

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