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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,119.51, 44,327.19 and 17,779.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,119.51, 44,327.19 and 17,779.97 is: 24,537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,119.51 : 44,327.19 = 17,779.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,119.51/44,327.19 = 17,779.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,119.51x = 44,327.19 × 17,779.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,119.51x = 788,135,973.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,135,973.86/32,119.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,537.61

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