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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,522.84, 44,881.53 and 17,618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,522.84, 44,881.53 and 17,618.84 is: 24,314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,522.84 : 44,881.53 = 17,618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,522.84/44,881.53 = 17,618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,522.84x = 44,881.53 × 17,618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,522.84x = 790,760,496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,760,496.03/32,522.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,314.01

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