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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,337.48, 44,626.32 and 17,998.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,337.48, 44,626.32 and 17,998.50 is: 24,838.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,337.48 : 44,626.32 = 17,998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,337.48/44,626.32 = 17,998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,337.48x = 44,626.32 × 17,998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,337.48x = 803,206,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,206,820.52/32,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.26

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