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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.64, 44,615.88 and 17,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.64, 44,615.88 and 17,992.80 is: 24,832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.64 : 44,615.88 = 17,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.64/44,615.88 = 17,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.64x = 44,615.88 × 17,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.64x = 802,764,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,764,605.66/32,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,832.14

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