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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.26, 44,563.56 and 17,953.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.26, 44,563.56 and 17,953.22 is: 24,774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.26 : 44,563.56 = 17,953.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.26/44,563.56 = 17,953.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.26x = 44,563.56 × 17,953.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.26x = 800,059,306.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,059,306.90/32,294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.04

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