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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,327.78, 44,610.90 and 17,988.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,327.78, 44,610.90 and 17,988.35 is: 24,823.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,327.78 : 44,610.90 = 17,988.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,327.78/44,610.90 = 17,988.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,327.78x = 44,610.90 × 17,988.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,327.78x = 802,476,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,476,483.02/32,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,823.12

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