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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,334.48, 44,622.18 and 17,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,334.48, 44,622.18 and 17,995.50 is: 24,834.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,334.48 : 44,622.18 = 17,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,334.48/44,622.18 = 17,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,334.48x = 44,622.18 × 17,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,334.48x = 802,998,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,998,440.19/32,334.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,834.12

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