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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,122.89, 44,328.15 and 17,783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,122.89, 44,328.15 and 17,783.27 is: 24,540.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,122.89 : 44,328.15 = 17,783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,122.89/44,328.15 = 17,783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,122.89x = 44,328.15 × 17,783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,122.89x = 788,299,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,299,238.41/32,122.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,540.11

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