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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,123.33, 44,329.51 and 17,782.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,123.33, 44,329.51 and 17,782.34 is: 24,539.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,123.33 : 44,329.51 = 17,782.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,123.33/44,329.51 = 17,782.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,123.33x = 44,329.51 × 17,782.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,123.33x = 788,282,219.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,282,219.43/32,123.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,539.24

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