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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,143.74, 44,358.47 and 17,803.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,143.74, 44,358.47 and 17,803.97 is: 24,569.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,143.74 : 44,358.47 = 17,803.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,143.74/44,358.47 = 17,803.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,143.74x = 44,358.47 × 17,803.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,143.74x = 789,756,869.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,756,869.13/32,143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.54

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