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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,301.51, 44,574.39 and 17,962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,301.51, 44,574.39 and 17,962.26 is: 24,786.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,301.51 : 44,574.39 = 17,962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,301.51/44,574.39 = 17,962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,301.51x = 44,574.39 × 17,962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,301.51x = 800,656,782.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,656,782.52/32,301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.98

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