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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,141.95, 44,354.41 and 17,800.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,141.95, 44,354.41 and 17,800.81 is: 24,564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,141.95 : 44,354.41 = 17,800.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,141.95/44,354.41 = 17,800.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,141.95x = 44,354.41 × 17,800.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,141.95x = 789,544,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,544,569.24/32,141.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,564.30

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