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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,325.98, 44,610.40 and 17,986.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,325.98, 44,610.40 and 17,986.94 is: 24,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,325.98 : 44,610.40 = 17,986.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,325.98/44,610.40 = 17,986.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,325.98x = 44,610.40 × 17,986.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,325.98x = 802,404,588.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,404,588.18/32,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,822.28

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