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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.28, 44,570.43 and 17,957.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.28, 44,570.43 and 17,957.31 is: 24,781.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.28 : 44,570.43 = 17,957.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.28/44,570.43 = 17,957.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.28x = 44,570.43 × 17,957.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.28x = 800,365,028.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,365,028.34/32,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,781.19

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