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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,186.97, 44,420.63 and 17,848.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,186.97, 44,420.63 and 17,848.23 is: 24,632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,186.97 : 44,420.63 = 17,848.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,186.97/44,420.63 = 17,848.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,186.97x = 44,420.63 × 17,848.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,186.97x = 792,829,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,829,620.98/32,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.01

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