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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,286.61, 44,555.21 and 17,946.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,286.61, 44,555.21 and 17,946.06 is: 24,765.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,286.61 : 44,555.21 = 17,946.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,286.61/44,555.21 = 17,946.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,286.61x = 44,555.21 × 17,946.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,286.61x = 799,590,634.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,590,634.03/32,286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.40

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