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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,333.72, 44,622.20 and 17,993.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,333.72, 44,622.20 and 17,993.58 is: 24,832.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,333.72 : 44,622.20 = 17,993.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,333.72/44,622.20 = 17,993.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,333.72x = 44,622.20 × 17,993.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,333.72x = 802,913,125.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,913,125.48/32,333.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,832.07

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