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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.20, 44,556.30 and 17,946.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.20, 44,556.30 and 17,946.59 is: 24,766.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.20 : 44,556.30 = 17,946.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.20/44,556.30 = 17,946.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.20x = 44,556.30 × 17,946.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.20x = 799,633,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,633,425.24/32,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,766.27

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