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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,323.48, 44,606.96 and 17,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,323.48, 44,606.96 and 17,984.44 is: 24,818.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,323.48 : 44,606.96 = 17,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,323.48/44,606.96 = 17,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,323.48x = 44,606.96 × 17,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,323.48x = 802,231,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,231,195.70/32,323.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,818.84

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