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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,023.51, 44,192.18 and 17,683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,023.51, 44,192.18 and 17,683.34 is: 24,402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,023.51 : 44,192.18 = 17,683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,023.51/44,192.18 = 17,683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,023.51x = 44,192.18 × 17,683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,023.51x = 781,465,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,465,167.53/32,023.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.86

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