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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,148.80, 44,363.79 and 17,807.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,148.80, 44,363.79 and 17,807.66 is: 24,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,148.80 : 44,363.79 = 17,807.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,148.80/44,363.79 = 17,807.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,148.80x = 44,363.79 × 17,807.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,148.80x = 790,014,977.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,014,977.77/32,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.70

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