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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,186.07, 44,416.77 and 17,845.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,186.07, 44,416.77 and 17,845.86 is: 24,627.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,186.07 : 44,416.77 = 17,845.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,186.07/44,416.77 = 17,845.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,186.07x = 44,416.77 × 17,845.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,186.07x = 792,655,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,655,459.07/32,186.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.28

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