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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,293.44, 44,564.90 and 17,952.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,293.44, 44,564.90 and 17,952.82 is: 24,774.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,293.44 : 44,564.90 = 17,952.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,293.44/44,564.90 = 17,952.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,293.44x = 44,564.90 × 17,952.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,293.44x = 800,065,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,065,628.02/32,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.87

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