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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,263.44, 44,523.99 and 17,923.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,263.44, 44,523.99 and 17,923.61 is: 24,734.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,263.44 : 44,523.99 = 17,923.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,263.44/44,523.99 = 17,923.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,263.44x = 44,523.99 × 17,923.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,263.44x = 798,030,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,030,409.78/32,263.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.82

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