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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,115.95, 44,319.68 and 17,775.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,115.95, 44,319.68 and 17,775.82 is: 24,530.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,115.95 : 44,319.68 = 17,775.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,115.95/44,319.68 = 17,775.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,115.95x = 44,319.68 × 17,775.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,115.95x = 787,818,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,818,654.14/32,115.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,530.45

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