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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,319.55, 44,597.58 and 17,977.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,319.55, 44,597.58 and 17,977.05 is: 24,806.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,319.55 : 44,597.58 = 17,977.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,319.55/44,597.58 = 17,977.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,319.55x = 44,597.58 × 17,977.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,319.55x = 801,732,835.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,732,835.65/32,319.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,806.44

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