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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,032.53, 44,204.60 and 17,693.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,032.53, 44,204.60 and 17,693.24 is: 24,416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,032.53 : 44,204.60 = 17,693.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,032.53/44,204.60 = 17,693.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,032.53x = 44,204.60 × 17,693.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,032.53x = 782,122,420.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,122,420.11/32,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,416.50

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