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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.04, 44,570.43 and 17,761.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.04, 44,570.43 and 17,761.82 is: 24,511.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.04 : 44,570.43 = 17,761.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.04/44,570.43 = 17,761.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.04x = 44,570.43 × 17,761.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.04x = 791,651,732.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,651,732.13/32,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,511.59

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