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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,278.04, 44,543.54 and 17,940.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,278.04, 44,543.54 and 17,940.22 is: 24,757.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,278.04 : 44,543.54 = 17,940.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,278.04/44,543.54 = 17,940.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,278.04x = 44,543.54 × 17,940.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,278.04x = 799,120,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,120,907.18/32,278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,757.42

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