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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,186.48, 44,417.39 and 17,846.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,186.48, 44,417.39 and 17,846.51 is: 24,628.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,186.48 : 44,417.39 = 17,846.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,186.48/44,417.39 = 17,846.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,186.48x = 44,417.39 × 17,846.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,186.48x = 792,695,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,695,083.49/32,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.20

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