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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,334.73, 44,622.53 and 17,995.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,334.73, 44,622.53 and 17,995.75 is: 24,834.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,334.73 : 44,622.53 = 17,995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,334.73/44,622.53 = 17,995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,334.73x = 44,622.53 × 17,995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,334.73x = 803,015,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,015,804.27/32,334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,834.47

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