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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,302.13, 44,576.87 and 17,961.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,302.13, 44,576.87 and 17,961.48 is: 24,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,302.13 : 44,576.87 = 17,961.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,302.13/44,576.87 = 17,961.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,302.13x = 44,576.87 × 17,961.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,302.13x = 800,666,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,666,469.16/32,302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.80

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