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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,320.47, 44,602.80 and 17,981.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,320.47, 44,602.80 and 17,981.44 is: 24,814.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,320.47 : 44,602.80 = 17,981.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,320.47/44,602.80 = 17,981.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,320.47x = 44,602.80 × 17,981.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,320.47x = 802,022,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,022,572.03/32,320.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.69

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