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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,328.48, 44,613.86 and 17,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,328.48, 44,613.86 and 17,989.44 is: 24,825.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,328.48 : 44,613.86 = 17,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,328.48/44,613.86 = 17,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,328.48x = 44,613.86 × 17,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,328.48x = 802,578,357.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,578,357.64/32,328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.74

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