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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,334.57, 44,622.00 and 17,995.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,334.57, 44,622.00 and 17,995.00 is: 24,833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,334.57 : 44,622.00 = 17,995.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,334.57/44,622.00 = 17,995.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,334.57x = 44,622.00 × 17,995.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,334.57x = 802,972,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,972,878.30/32,334.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,833.27

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