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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,297.87, 44,566.35 and 17,956.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,297.87, 44,566.35 and 17,956.55 is: 24,777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,297.87 : 44,566.35 = 17,956.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,297.87/44,566.35 = 17,956.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,297.87x = 44,566.35 × 17,956.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,297.87x = 800,257,892.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,257,892.09/32,297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.42

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