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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,114.70, 44,317.96 and 17,774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,114.70, 44,317.96 and 17,774.56 is: 24,528.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,114.70 : 44,317.96 = 17,774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,114.70/44,317.96 = 17,774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,114.70x = 44,317.96 × 17,774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,114.70x = 787,732,424.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,732,424.69/32,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.72

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