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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,187.11, 44,420.81 and 17,848.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,187.11, 44,420.81 and 17,848.35 is: 24,632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,187.11 : 44,420.81 = 17,848.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,187.11/44,420.81 = 17,848.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,187.11x = 44,420.81 × 17,848.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,187.11x = 792,838,074.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,838,074.92/32,187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.16

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