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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,197.73, 44,428.64 and 17,857.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,197.73, 44,428.64 and 17,857.39 is: 24,640.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,197.73 : 44,428.64 = 17,857.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,197.73/44,428.64 = 17,857.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,197.73x = 44,428.64 × 17,857.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,197.73x = 793,379,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,379,584.86/32,197.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.85

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