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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,123.44, 44,329.88 and 17,781.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,123.44, 44,329.88 and 17,781.88 is: 24,538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,123.44 : 44,329.88 = 17,781.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,123.44/44,329.88 = 17,781.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,123.44x = 44,329.88 × 17,781.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,123.44x = 788,268,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,268,623.32/32,123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,538.74

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