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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,204.47, 44,444.75 and 17,865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,204.47, 44,444.75 and 17,865.72 is: 24,656.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,204.47 : 44,444.75 = 17,865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,204.47/44,444.75 = 17,865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,204.47x = 44,444.75 × 17,865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,204.47x = 794,037,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,037,147.42/32,204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.12

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