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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,534.63, 44,895.92 and 17,997.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,534.63, 44,895.92 and 17,997.94 is: 24,836.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,534.63 : 44,895.92 = 17,997.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,534.63/44,895.92 = 17,997.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,534.63x = 44,895.92 × 17,997.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,534.63x = 808,034,231.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,034,231.64/32,534.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,836.13

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