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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,339.75, 44,623.76 and 17,997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,339.75, 44,623.76 and 17,997.12 is: 24,833.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,339.75 : 44,623.76 = 17,997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,339.75/44,623.76 = 17,997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,339.75x = 44,623.76 × 17,997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,339.75x = 803,099,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,099,073.59/32,339.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,833.19

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