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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,234.53, 44,482.95 and 17,893.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,234.53, 44,482.95 and 17,893.53 is: 24,692.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,234.53 : 44,482.95 = 17,893.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,234.53/44,482.95 = 17,893.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,234.53x = 44,482.95 × 17,893.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,234.53x = 795,957,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,957,000.31/32,234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,692.68

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