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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,113.96, 44,315.34 and 17,772.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,113.96, 44,315.34 and 17,772.94 is: 24,525.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,113.96 : 44,315.34 = 17,772.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,113.96/44,315.34 = 17,772.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,113.96x = 44,315.34 × 17,772.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,113.96x = 787,613,878.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,613,878.90/32,113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,525.59

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