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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,185.62, 44,413.92 and 17,846.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,185.62, 44,413.92 and 17,846.19 is: 24,626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,185.62 : 44,413.92 = 17,846.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,185.62/44,413.92 = 17,846.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,185.62x = 44,413.92 × 17,846.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,185.62x = 792,619,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,619,254.96/32,185.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.50

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