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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.48, 44,604.18 and 17,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.48, 44,604.18 and 17,982.44 is: 24,816.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.48 : 44,604.18 = 17,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.48/44,604.18 = 17,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.48x = 44,604.18 × 17,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.48x = 802,091,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,091,990.60/32,321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,816.07

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