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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,254.30, 44,512.08 and 17,914.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,254.30, 44,512.08 and 17,914.37 is: 24,722.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,254.30 : 44,512.08 = 17,914.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,254.30/44,512.08 = 17,914.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,254.30x = 44,512.08 × 17,914.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,254.30x = 797,405,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,405,580.85/32,254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.46

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