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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,182.61, 44,414.63 and 17,846.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,182.61, 44,414.63 and 17,846.93 is: 24,630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,182.61 : 44,414.63 = 17,846.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,182.61/44,414.63 = 17,846.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,182.61x = 44,414.63 × 17,846.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,182.61x = 792,664,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,664,481.28/32,182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.22

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