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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,118.98, 44,323.29 and 17,779.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,118.98, 44,323.29 and 17,779.41 is: 24,535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,118.98 : 44,323.29 = 17,779.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,118.98/44,323.29 = 17,779.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,118.98x = 44,323.29 × 17,779.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,118.98x = 788,041,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,041,945.46/32,118.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.09

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