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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.48, 44,317.06 and 17,774.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.48, 44,317.06 and 17,774.89 is: 24,528.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.48 : 44,317.06 = 17,774.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.48/44,317.06 = 17,774.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.48x = 44,317.06 × 17,774.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.48x = 787,731,035.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,731,035.66/32,114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.85

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