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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,119.09, 44,323.41 and 17,779.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,119.09, 44,323.41 and 17,779.51 is: 24,535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,119.09 : 44,323.41 = 17,779.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,119.09/44,323.41 = 17,779.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,119.09x = 44,323.41 × 17,779.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,119.09x = 788,048,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,048,511.33/32,119.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.21

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