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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.08, 44,555.22 and 17,946.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.08, 44,555.22 and 17,946.84 is: 24,766.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.08 : 44,555.22 = 17,946.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.08/44,555.22 = 17,946.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.08x = 44,555.22 × 17,946.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.08x = 799,625,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,625,404.50/32,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,766.11

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