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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.23, 44,363.52 and 17,807.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.23, 44,363.52 and 17,807.47 is: 24,573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.23 : 44,363.52 = 17,807.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.23/44,363.52 = 17,807.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.23x = 44,363.52 × 17,807.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.23x = 790,001,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,001,940.59/32,148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.73

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