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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,135.65, 44,344.56 and 17,795.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,135.65, 44,344.56 and 17,795.23 is: 24,555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,135.65 : 44,344.56 = 17,795.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,135.65/44,344.56 = 17,795.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,135.65x = 44,344.56 × 17,795.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,135.65x = 789,121,644.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,121,644.45/32,135.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.96

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