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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.10, 44,606.72 and 17,983.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.10, 44,606.72 and 17,983.78 is: 24,817.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.10 : 44,606.72 = 17,983.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.10/44,606.72 = 17,983.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.10x = 44,606.72 × 17,983.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.10x = 802,197,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,197,439.00/32,324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,817.32

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