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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.20, 44,419.26 and 17,847.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.20, 44,419.26 and 17,847.88 is: 24,629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.20 : 44,419.26 = 17,847.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.20/44,419.26 = 17,847.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.20x = 44,419.26 × 17,847.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.20x = 792,789,622.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,789,622.17/32,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.06

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