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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,307.49, 44,584.58 and 17,967.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,307.49, 44,584.58 and 17,967.52 is: 24,795.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,307.49 : 44,584.58 = 17,967.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,307.49/44,584.58 = 17,967.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,307.49x = 44,584.58 × 17,967.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,307.49x = 801,074,020.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,074,020.08/32,307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.31

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