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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.59, 44,318.19 and 17,775.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.59, 44,318.19 and 17,775.39 is: 24,530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.59 : 44,318.19 = 17,775.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.59/44,318.19 = 17,775.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.59x = 44,318.19 × 17,775.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.59x = 787,773,344.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,773,344.20/32,114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,530.08

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