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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,304.47, 44,579.13 and 17,964.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,304.47, 44,579.13 and 17,964.23 is: 24,790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,304.47 : 44,579.13 = 17,964.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,304.47/44,579.13 = 17,964.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,304.47x = 44,579.13 × 17,964.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,304.47x = 800,829,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,829,744.52/32,304.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,790.06

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