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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,308.43, 44,585.66 and 17,967.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,308.43, 44,585.66 and 17,967.95 is: 24,795.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,308.43 : 44,585.66 = 17,967.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,308.43/44,585.66 = 17,967.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,308.43x = 44,585.66 × 17,967.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,308.43x = 801,112,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,112,909.60/32,308.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.79

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