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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,138.22, 44,349.33 and 17,799.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,138.22, 44,349.33 and 17,799.33 is: 24,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,138.22 : 44,349.33 = 17,799.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,138.22/44,349.33 = 17,799.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,138.22x = 44,349.33 × 17,799.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,138.22x = 789,388,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,388,359.95/32,138.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,562.29

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