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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,390.49, 44,699.68 and 17,855.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,390.49, 44,699.68 and 17,855.16 is: 24,640.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,390.49 : 44,699.68 = 17,855.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,390.49/44,699.68 = 17,855.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,390.49x = 44,699.68 × 17,855.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,390.49x = 798,119,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,119,938.35/32,390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.56

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