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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,305.99, 44,582.32 and 17,965.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,305.99, 44,582.32 and 17,965.51 is: 24,792.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,305.99 : 44,582.32 = 17,965.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,305.99/44,582.32 = 17,965.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,305.99x = 44,582.32 × 17,965.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,305.99x = 800,944,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,944,176.50/32,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,792.44

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