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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,115.09, 44,317.90 and 17,775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,115.09, 44,317.90 and 17,775.50 is: 24,529.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,115.09 : 44,317.90 = 17,775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,115.09/44,317.90 = 17,775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,115.09x = 44,317.90 × 17,775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,115.09x = 787,772,897.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,772,897.81/32,115.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.68

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