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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,120.30, 44,324.30 and 17,779.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,120.30, 44,324.30 and 17,779.33 is: 24,534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,120.30 : 44,324.30 = 17,779.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,120.30/44,324.30 = 17,779.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,120.30x = 44,324.30 × 17,779.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,120.30x = 788,056,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,056,046.20/32,120.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,534.52

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