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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,120.49, 44,325.33 and 17,780.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,120.49, 44,325.33 and 17,780.91 is: 24,537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,120.49 : 44,325.33 = 17,780.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,120.49/44,325.33 = 17,780.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,120.49x = 44,325.33 × 17,780.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,120.49x = 788,144,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,144,703.45/32,120.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,537.13

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