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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,184.09, 44,412.66 and 17,843.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,184.09, 44,412.66 and 17,843.85 is: 24,623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,184.09 : 44,412.66 = 17,843.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,184.09/44,412.66 = 17,843.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,184.09x = 44,412.66 × 17,843.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,184.09x = 792,492,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,492,843.14/32,184.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,623.75

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