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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,322.27, 44,604.09 and 17,981.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,322.27, 44,604.09 and 17,981.81 is: 24,814.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,322.27 : 44,604.09 = 17,981.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,322.27/44,604.09 = 17,981.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,322.27x = 44,604.09 × 17,981.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,322.27x = 802,062,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,062,048.58/32,322.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.53

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