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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,188.24, 44,421.83 and 17,849.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,188.24, 44,421.83 and 17,849.71 is: 24,633.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,188.24 : 44,421.83 = 17,849.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,188.24/44,421.83 = 17,849.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,188.24x = 44,421.83 × 17,849.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,188.24x = 792,916,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,916,693.92/32,188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.74

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