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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,336.85, 44,624.14 and 17,996.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,336.85, 44,624.14 and 17,996.05 is: 24,834.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,336.85 : 44,624.14 = 17,996.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,336.85/44,624.14 = 17,996.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,336.85x = 44,624.14 × 17,996.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,336.85x = 803,058,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,058,190.55/32,336.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,834.15

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