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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,294.76, 44,567.30 and 17,759.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,294.76, 44,567.30 and 17,759.56 is: 24,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,294.76 : 44,567.30 = 17,759.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,294.76/44,567.30 = 17,759.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,294.76x = 44,567.30 × 17,759.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,294.76x = 791,495,638.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,495,638.39/32,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.48

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