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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,318.61, 44,598.63 and 17,978.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,318.61, 44,598.63 and 17,978.37 is: 24,809.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,318.61 : 44,598.63 = 17,978.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,318.61/44,598.63 = 17,978.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,318.61x = 44,598.63 × 17,978.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,318.61x = 801,810,671.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,810,671.63/32,318.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,809.57

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