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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,119.48, 44,323.96 and 17,779.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,119.48, 44,323.96 and 17,779.91 is: 24,535.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,119.48 : 44,323.96 = 17,779.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,119.48/44,323.96 = 17,779.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,119.48x = 44,323.96 × 17,779.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,119.48x = 788,075,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,075,930.74/32,119.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.77

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