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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,284.58, 44,552.65 and 17,943.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,284.58, 44,552.65 and 17,943.95 is: 24,762.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,284.58 : 44,552.65 = 17,943.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,284.58/44,552.65 = 17,943.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,284.58x = 44,552.65 × 17,943.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,284.58x = 799,450,373.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,450,373.53/32,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,762.61

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