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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,339.28, 44,626.76 and 17,999.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,339.28, 44,626.76 and 17,999.86 is: 24,839.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,339.28 : 44,626.76 = 17,999.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,339.28/44,626.76 = 17,999.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,339.28x = 44,626.76 × 17,999.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,339.28x = 803,275,432.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,275,432.25/32,339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,839.00

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