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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.16, 44,577.25 and 17,961.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.16, 44,577.25 and 17,961.39 is: 24,784.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.16 : 44,577.25 = 17,961.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.16/44,577.25 = 17,961.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.16x = 44,577.25 × 17,961.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.16x = 800,669,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,669,372.38/32,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.57

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