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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,302.22, 44,576.03 and 17,961.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,302.22, 44,576.03 and 17,961.98 is: 24,786.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,302.22 : 44,576.03 = 17,961.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,302.22/44,576.03 = 17,961.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,302.22x = 44,576.03 × 17,961.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,302.22x = 800,673,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,673,669.53/32,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,786.95

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