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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,366.82, 44,664.47 and 17,830.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,366.82, 44,664.47 and 17,830.52 is: 24,605.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,366.82 : 44,664.47 = 17,830.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,366.82/44,664.47 = 17,830.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,366.82x = 44,664.47 × 17,830.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,366.82x = 796,390,748.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,390,748.05/32,366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,605.16

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