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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,233.15, 44,481.08 and 17,892.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,233.15, 44,481.08 and 17,892.14 is: 24,690.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,233.15 : 44,481.08 = 17,892.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,233.15/44,481.08 = 17,892.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,233.15x = 44,481.08 × 17,892.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,233.15x = 795,861,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,861,621.25/32,233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.78

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