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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,281.63, 44,548.65 and 17,941.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,281.63, 44,548.65 and 17,941.46 is: 24,759.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,281.63 : 44,548.65 = 17,941.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,281.63/44,548.65 = 17,941.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,281.63x = 44,548.65 × 17,941.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,281.63x = 799,267,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,267,599.29/32,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,759.21

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