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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,353.72, 44,648.48 and 17,819.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,353.72, 44,648.48 and 17,819.55 is: 24,591.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,353.72 : 44,648.48 = 17,819.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,353.72/44,648.48 = 17,819.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,353.72x = 44,648.48 × 17,819.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,353.72x = 795,615,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,615,866.33/32,353.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,591.17

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