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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,125.28, 44,331.43 and 17,785.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,125.28, 44,331.43 and 17,785.65 is: 24,543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,125.28 : 44,331.43 = 17,785.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,125.28/44,331.43 = 17,785.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,125.28x = 44,331.43 × 17,785.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,125.28x = 788,463,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,463,209.05/32,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,543.39

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