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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,285.84, 44,554.42 and 17,945.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,285.84, 44,554.42 and 17,945.22 is: 24,764.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,285.84 : 44,554.42 = 17,945.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,285.84/44,554.42 = 17,945.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,285.84x = 44,554.42 × 17,945.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,285.84x = 799,538,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,538,807.76/32,285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,764.38

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