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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,119.80, 44,323.61 and 17,778.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,119.80, 44,323.61 and 17,778.83 is: 24,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,119.80 : 44,323.61 = 17,778.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,119.80/44,323.61 = 17,778.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,119.80x = 44,323.61 × 17,778.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,119.80x = 788,021,616.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,021,616.66/32,119.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.83

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