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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.18, 44,362.95 and 17,807.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.18, 44,362.95 and 17,807.05 is: 24,572.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.18 : 44,362.95 = 17,807.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.18/44,362.95 = 17,807.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.18x = 44,362.95 × 17,807.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.18x = 789,973,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,973,046.98/32,148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.87

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