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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,118.66, 44,323.20 and 17,779.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,118.66, 44,323.20 and 17,779.50 is: 24,535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,118.66 : 44,323.20 = 17,779.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,118.66/44,323.20 = 17,779.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,118.66x = 44,323.20 × 17,779.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,118.66x = 788,044,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,044,334.40/32,118.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.41

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