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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,392.28, 44,699.53 and 17,855.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,392.28, 44,699.53 and 17,855.99 is: 24,640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,392.28 : 44,699.53 = 17,855.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,392.28/44,699.53 = 17,855.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,392.28x = 44,699.53 × 17,855.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,392.28x = 798,154,327.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,154,327.13/32,392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.27

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