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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,198.51, 44,436.10 and 17,862.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,198.51, 44,436.10 and 17,862.90 is: 24,651.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,198.51 : 44,436.10 = 17,862.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,198.51/44,436.10 = 17,862.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,198.51x = 44,436.10 × 17,862.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,198.51x = 793,757,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,757,539.18/32,198.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.99

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