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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.21, 44,315.31 and 17,773.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.21, 44,315.31 and 17,773.63 is: 24,527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.21 : 44,315.31 = 17,773.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.21/44,315.31 = 17,773.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.21x = 44,315.31 × 17,773.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.21x = 787,643,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,643,847.90/32,113.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,527.10

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