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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,335.87, 44,622.58 and 17,995.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,335.87, 44,622.58 and 17,995.47 is: 24,833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,335.87 : 44,622.58 = 17,995.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,335.87/44,622.58 = 17,995.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,335.87x = 44,622.58 × 17,995.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,335.87x = 803,004,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,004,299.71/32,335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,833.24

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