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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,308.73, 44,585.80 and 17,968.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,308.73, 44,585.80 and 17,968.69 is: 24,796.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,308.73 : 44,585.80 = 17,968.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,308.73/44,585.80 = 17,968.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,308.73x = 44,585.80 × 17,968.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,308.73x = 801,148,418.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,148,418.60/32,308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,796.65

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