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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,187.63, 44,418.14 and 17,847.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,187.63, 44,418.14 and 17,847.52 is: 24,629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,187.63 : 44,418.14 = 17,847.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,187.63/44,418.14 = 17,847.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,187.63x = 44,418.14 × 17,847.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,187.63x = 792,753,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,753,758.51/32,187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.14

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