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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,348.09, 44,640.72 and 17,813.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,348.09, 44,640.72 and 17,813.93 is: 24,583.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,348.09 : 44,640.72 = 17,813.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,348.09/44,640.72 = 17,813.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,348.09x = 44,640.72 × 17,813.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,348.09x = 795,226,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,226,438.03/32,348.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.41

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