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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,296.13, 44,567.42 and 17,956.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,296.13, 44,567.42 and 17,956.83 is: 24,779.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,296.13 : 44,567.42 = 17,956.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,296.13/44,567.42 = 17,956.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,296.13x = 44,567.42 × 17,956.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,296.13x = 800,289,494.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,289,494.69/32,296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.74

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