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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,367.83, 44,668.67 and 17,831.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,367.83, 44,668.67 and 17,831.34 is: 24,607.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,367.83 : 44,668.67 = 17,831.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,367.83/44,668.67 = 17,831.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,367.83x = 44,668.67 × 17,831.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,367.83x = 796,502,152.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,502,152.96/32,367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.84

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