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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,286.40, 44,553.07 and 17,945.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,286.40, 44,553.07 and 17,945.30 is: 24,763.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,286.40 : 44,553.07 = 17,945.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,286.40/44,553.07 = 17,945.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,286.40x = 44,553.07 × 17,945.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,286.40x = 799,517,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,517,894.58/32,286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,763.31

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