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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,376.25, 44,680.44 and 17,841.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,376.25, 44,680.44 and 17,841.05 is: 24,621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,376.25 : 44,680.44 = 17,841.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,376.25/44,680.44 = 17,841.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,376.25x = 44,680.44 × 17,841.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,376.25x = 797,145,975.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,145,975.12/32,376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.32

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