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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,324.98, 44,609.01 and 17,985.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,324.98, 44,609.01 and 17,985.94 is: 24,820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,324.98 : 44,609.01 = 17,985.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,324.98/44,609.01 = 17,985.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,324.98x = 44,609.01 × 17,985.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,324.98x = 802,334,977.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,334,977.32/32,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,820.90

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