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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,328.63, 44,613.12 and 17,988.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,328.63, 44,613.12 and 17,988.39 is: 24,823.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,328.63 : 44,613.12 = 17,988.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,328.63/44,613.12 = 17,988.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,328.63x = 44,613.12 × 17,988.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,328.63x = 802,518,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,518,201.68/32,328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,823.76

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