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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,186.06, 44,416.75 and 17,845.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,186.06, 44,416.75 and 17,845.85 is: 24,627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,186.06 : 44,416.75 = 17,845.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,186.06/44,416.75 = 17,845.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,186.06x = 44,416.75 × 17,845.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,186.06x = 792,654,435.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,654,435.90/32,186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.26

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