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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.13, 44,568.79 and 17,957.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.13, 44,568.79 and 17,957.83 is: 24,781.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.13 : 44,568.79 = 17,957.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.13/44,568.79 = 17,957.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.13x = 44,568.79 × 17,957.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.13x = 800,358,754.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,358,754.13/32,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,781.11

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