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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,188.95, 44,420.85 and 17,849.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,188.95, 44,420.85 and 17,849.79 is: 24,632.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,188.95 : 44,420.85 = 17,849.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,188.95/44,420.85 = 17,849.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,188.95x = 44,420.85 × 17,849.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,188.95x = 792,902,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,902,699.35/32,188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.76

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