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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,024.26, 44,193.22 and 17,684.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,024.26, 44,193.22 and 17,684.98 is: 24,405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,024.26 : 44,193.22 = 17,684.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,024.26/44,193.22 = 17,684.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,024.26x = 44,193.22 × 17,684.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,024.26x = 781,555,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,555,902.44/32,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.12

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