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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,189.47, 44,417.90 and 17,848.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,189.47, 44,417.90 and 17,848.94 is: 24,629.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,189.47 : 44,417.90 = 17,848.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,189.47/44,417.90 = 17,848.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,189.47x = 44,417.90 × 17,848.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,189.47x = 792,812,254.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,812,254.56/32,189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.55

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