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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.04, 44,584.24 and 17,771.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.04, 44,584.24 and 17,771.84 is: 24,525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.04 : 44,584.24 = 17,771.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.04/44,584.24 = 17,771.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.04x = 44,584.24 × 17,771.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.04x = 792,343,979.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,343,979.80/32,307.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,525.43

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