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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,232.83, 44,479.07 and 17,891.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,232.83, 44,479.07 and 17,891.53 is: 24,689.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,232.83 : 44,479.07 = 17,891.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,232.83/44,479.07 = 17,891.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,232.83x = 44,479.07 × 17,891.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,232.83x = 795,798,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,798,481.72/32,232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,689.07

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