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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,364.43, 44,664.01 and 17,827.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,364.43, 44,664.01 and 17,827.97 is: 24,603.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,364.43 : 44,664.01 = 17,827.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,364.43/44,664.01 = 17,827.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,364.43x = 44,664.01 × 17,827.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,364.43x = 796,268,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,268,362.47/32,364.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.20

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