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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,247.23, 44,499.68 and 17,907.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,247.23, 44,499.68 and 17,907.97 is: 24,712.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,247.23 : 44,499.68 = 17,907.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,247.23/44,499.68 = 17,907.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,247.23x = 44,499.68 × 17,907.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,247.23x = 796,898,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,898,733.72/32,247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.16

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