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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,140.22, 44,352.09 and 17,801.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,140.22, 44,352.09 and 17,801.33 is: 24,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,140.22 : 44,352.09 = 17,801.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,140.22/44,352.09 = 17,801.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,140.22x = 44,352.09 × 17,801.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,140.22x = 789,526,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,526,190.28/32,140.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,565.05

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