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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322.08, 44,605.38 and 17,982.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,322.08, 44,605.38 and 17,982.36 is: 24,816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,322.08 : 44,605.38 = 17,982.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,322.08/44,605.38 = 17,982.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,322.08x = 44,605.38 × 17,982.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,322.08x = 802,110,001.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,110,001.10/32,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,816.17

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