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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.09, 44,566.37 and 17,758.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.09, 44,566.37 and 17,758.89 is: 24,507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.09 : 44,566.37 = 17,758.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.09/44,566.37 = 17,758.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.09x = 44,566.37 × 17,758.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.09x = 791,449,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,449,173.73/32,294.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,507.56

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