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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,314.22, 44,592.83 and 17,974.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,314.22, 44,592.83 and 17,974.00 is: 24,803.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,314.22 : 44,592.83 = 17,974.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,314.22/44,592.83 = 17,974.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,314.22x = 44,592.83 × 17,974.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,314.22x = 801,511,325.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,511,325.07/32,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,803.68

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