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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,323.98, 44,607.63 and 17,984.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,323.98, 44,607.63 and 17,984.94 is: 24,819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,323.98 : 44,607.63 = 17,984.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,323.98/44,607.63 = 17,984.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,323.98x = 44,607.63 × 17,984.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,323.98x = 802,265,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,265,549.09/32,323.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,819.52

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