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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.10, 44,480.97 and 17,892.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.10, 44,480.97 and 17,892.08 is: 24,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.10 : 44,480.97 = 17,892.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.10/44,480.97 = 17,892.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.10x = 44,480.97 × 17,892.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.10x = 795,856,851.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,856,851.31/32,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.67

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