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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,144.74, 44,359.85 and 17,804.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,144.74, 44,359.85 and 17,804.97 is: 24,570.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,144.74 : 44,359.85 = 17,804.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,144.74/44,359.85 = 17,804.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,144.74x = 44,359.85 × 17,804.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,144.74x = 789,825,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,825,798.45/32,144.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.92

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