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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.54, 44,478.54 and 17,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.54, 44,478.54 and 17,893.20 is: 24,691.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.54 : 44,478.54 = 17,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.54/44,478.54 = 17,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.54x = 44,478.54 × 17,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.54x = 795,863,411.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,863,411.93/32,232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.30

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