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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,270.61, 44,534.01 and 17,931.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,270.61, 44,534.01 and 17,931.77 is: 24,746.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,270.61 : 44,534.01 = 17,931.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,270.61/44,534.01 = 17,931.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,270.61x = 44,534.01 × 17,931.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,270.61x = 798,573,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,573,469.07/32,270.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.15

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