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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,119.09, 44,323.40 and 17,779.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,119.09, 44,323.40 and 17,779.49 is: 24,535.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,119.09 : 44,323.40 = 17,779.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,119.09/44,323.40 = 17,779.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,119.09x = 44,323.40 × 17,779.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,119.09x = 788,047,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,047,447.07/32,119.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.17

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