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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,431,778.82, 44,755,858.89 and 17,747,448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,431,778.82, 44,755,858.89 and 17,747,448.30 is: 24,491,480.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,431,778.82 : 44,755,858.89 = 17,747,448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,431,778.82/44,755,858.89 = 17,747,448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,431,778.82x = 44,755,858.89 × 17,747,448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,431,778.82x = 794,302,291,772,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,302,291,772,370.38/32,431,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,491,480.91

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