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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.60, 44,553.09 and 17,945.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.60, 44,553.09 and 17,945.36 is: 24,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.60 : 44,553.09 = 17,945.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.60/44,553.09 = 17,945.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.60x = 44,553.09 × 17,945.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.60x = 799,521,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,521,239.16/32,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,764.02

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