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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,304.60, 44,580.91 and 17,769.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,304.60, 44,580.91 and 17,769.45 is: 24,522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,304.60 : 44,580.91 = 17,769.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,304.60/44,580.91 = 17,769.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,304.60x = 44,580.91 × 17,769.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,304.60x = 792,178,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,178,251.20/32,304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,522.15

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