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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,316.47, 44,597.28 and 17,977.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,316.47, 44,597.28 and 17,977.44 is: 24,809.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,316.47 : 44,597.28 = 17,977.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,316.47/44,597.28 = 17,977.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,316.47x = 44,597.28 × 17,977.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,316.47x = 801,745,160.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,745,160.02/32,316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,809.18

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