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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.05, 44,427.69 and 17,856.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.05, 44,427.69 and 17,856.71 is: 24,639.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.05 : 44,427.69 = 17,856.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.05/44,427.69 = 17,856.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.05x = 44,427.69 × 17,856.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.05x = 793,332,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,332,154.16/32,197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.91

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