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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,124.33, 44,330.89 and 17,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,124.33, 44,330.89 and 17,783.34 is: 24,540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,124.33 : 44,330.89 = 17,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,124.33/44,330.89 = 17,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,124.33x = 44,330.89 × 17,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,124.33x = 788,351,289.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,351,289.37/32,124.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,540.63

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