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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.63, 44,565.35 and 17,955.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.63, 44,565.35 and 17,955.33 is: 24,777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.63 : 44,565.35 = 17,955.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.63/44,565.35 = 17,955.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.63x = 44,565.35 × 17,955.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.63x = 800,185,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,185,476.04/32,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.67

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