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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,134.65, 44,343.18 and 17,794.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,134.65, 44,343.18 and 17,794.23 is: 24,554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,134.65 : 44,343.18 = 17,794.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,134.65/44,343.18 = 17,794.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,134.65x = 44,343.18 × 17,794.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,134.65x = 789,052,743.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,052,743.85/32,134.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,554.58

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