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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,321.89, 44,605.11 and 17,982.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,321.89, 44,605.11 and 17,982.17 is: 24,815.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,321.89 : 44,605.11 = 17,982.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,321.89/44,605.11 = 17,982.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,321.89x = 44,605.11 × 17,982.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,321.89x = 802,096,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,096,782.40/32,321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,815.90

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