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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,116.74, 44,319.77 and 17,580.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,116.74, 44,319.77 and 17,580.82 is: 24,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,116.74 : 44,319.77 = 17,580.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,116.74/44,319.77 = 17,580.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,116.74x = 44,319.77 × 17,580.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,116.74x = 779,177,898.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,177,898.81/32,116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.80

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