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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.93, 44,362.27 and 17,807.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.93, 44,362.27 and 17,807.69 is: 24,573.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.93 : 44,362.27 = 17,807.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.93/44,362.27 = 17,807.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.93x = 44,362.27 × 17,807.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.93x = 789,989,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,989,685.02/32,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.58

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