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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.88, 44,609.93 and 17,986.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.88, 44,609.93 and 17,986.31 is: 24,821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.88 : 44,609.93 = 17,986.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.88/44,609.93 = 17,986.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.88x = 44,609.93 × 17,986.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.88x = 802,368,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,368,186.55/32,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,821.23

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