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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,287.62, 44,556.62 and 17,947.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,287.62, 44,556.62 and 17,947.08 is: 24,766.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,287.62 : 44,556.62 = 17,947.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,287.62/44,556.62 = 17,947.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,287.62x = 44,556.62 × 17,947.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,287.62x = 799,661,223.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,661,223.67/32,287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,766.81

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