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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,147.68, 44,362.26 and 17,806.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,147.68, 44,362.26 and 17,806.55 is: 24,572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,147.68 : 44,362.26 = 17,806.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,147.68/44,362.26 = 17,806.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,147.68x = 44,362.26 × 17,806.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,147.68x = 789,938,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,938,578.99/32,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.18

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