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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,193.68, 44,426.48 and 17,853.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,193.68, 44,426.48 and 17,853.57 is: 24,637.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,193.68 : 44,426.48 = 17,853.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,193.68/44,426.48 = 17,853.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,193.68x = 44,426.48 × 17,853.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,193.68x = 793,171,181.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,171,181.27/32,193.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,637.48

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