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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,286.70, 44,555.61 and 17,946.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,286.70, 44,555.61 and 17,946.09 is: 24,765.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,286.70 : 44,555.61 = 17,946.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,286.70/44,555.61 = 17,946.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,286.70x = 44,555.61 × 17,946.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,286.70x = 799,598,848.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,598,848.88/32,286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.58

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