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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,288.58, 44,558.20 and 17,947.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,288.58, 44,558.20 and 17,947.97 is: 24,768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,288.58 : 44,558.20 = 17,947.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,288.58/44,558.20 = 17,947.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,288.58x = 44,558.20 × 17,947.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,288.58x = 799,728,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,728,969.19/32,288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,768.17

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