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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,279.43, 44,546.19 and 17,940.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,279.43, 44,546.19 and 17,940.57 is: 24,758.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,279.43 : 44,546.19 = 17,940.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,279.43/44,546.19 = 17,940.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,279.43x = 44,546.19 × 17,940.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,279.43x = 799,184,039.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,184,039.93/32,279.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,758.31

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