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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.40, 44,554.45 and 17,946.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.40, 44,554.45 and 17,946.30 is: 24,764.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.40 : 44,554.45 = 17,946.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.40/44,554.45 = 17,946.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.40x = 44,554.45 × 17,946.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.40x = 799,587,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,587,213.53/32,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,764.69

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