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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,323.94, 44,609.04 and 17,986.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,323.94, 44,609.04 and 17,986.97 is: 24,823.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,323.94 : 44,609.04 = 17,986.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,323.94/44,609.04 = 17,986.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,323.94x = 44,609.04 × 17,986.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,323.94x = 802,381,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,381,241.16/32,323.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,823.13

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