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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,133.65, 44,342.57 and 17,792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,133.65, 44,342.57 and 17,792.66 is: 24,552.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,133.65 : 44,342.57 = 17,792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,133.65/44,342.57 = 17,792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,133.65x = 44,342.57 × 17,792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,133.65x = 788,972,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,972,426.87/32,133.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.85

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