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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,192.65, 44,430.41 and 17,855.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,192.65, 44,430.41 and 17,855.65 is: 24,643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,192.65 : 44,430.41 = 17,855.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,192.65/44,430.41 = 17,855.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,192.65x = 44,430.41 × 17,855.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,192.65x = 793,333,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,333,538.89/32,192.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,643.32

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