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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.43, 44,584.28 and 17,966.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.43, 44,584.28 and 17,966.95 is: 24,794.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.43 : 44,584.28 = 17,966.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.43/44,584.28 = 17,966.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.43x = 44,584.28 × 17,966.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.43x = 801,043,328.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,043,328.25/32,307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.40

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