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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,022.43, 44,192.44 and 17,684.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,022.43, 44,192.44 and 17,684.28 is: 24,405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,022.43 : 44,192.44 = 17,684.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,022.43/44,192.44 = 17,684.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,022.43x = 44,192.44 × 17,684.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,022.43x = 781,511,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,511,504.95/32,022.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.13

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