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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,118.09, 44,322.03 and 17,778.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,118.09, 44,322.03 and 17,778.51 is: 24,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,118.09 : 44,322.03 = 17,778.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,118.09/44,322.03 = 17,778.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,118.09x = 44,322.03 × 17,778.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,118.09x = 787,979,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,979,653.58/32,118.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.83

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