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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,234.56, 44,482.53 and 17,895.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,234.56, 44,482.53 and 17,895.01 is: 24,694.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,234.56 : 44,482.53 = 17,895.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,234.56/44,482.53 = 17,895.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,234.56x = 44,482.53 × 17,895.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,234.56x = 796,015,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,015,358.48/32,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.47

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