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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,192.15, 44,429.72 and 17,855.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,192.15, 44,429.72 and 17,855.15 is: 24,642.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,192.15 : 44,429.72 = 17,855.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,192.15/44,429.72 = 17,855.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,192.15x = 44,429.72 × 17,855.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,192.15x = 793,299,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,299,003.63/32,192.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.63

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