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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,122.08, 44,327.04 and 17,782.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,122.08, 44,327.04 and 17,782.46 is: 24,539.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,122.08 : 44,327.04 = 17,782.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,122.08/44,327.04 = 17,782.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,122.08x = 44,327.04 × 17,782.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,122.08x = 788,243,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,243,815.72/32,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,539.00

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