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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,326.78, 44,609.52 and 17,987.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,326.78, 44,609.52 and 17,987.35 is: 24,821.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,326.78 : 44,609.52 = 17,987.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,326.78/44,609.52 = 17,987.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,326.78x = 44,609.52 × 17,987.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,326.78x = 802,407,049.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,407,049.57/32,326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,821.74

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