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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.32, 44,359.08 and 17,804.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.32, 44,359.08 and 17,804.21 is: 24,568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.32 : 44,359.08 = 17,804.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.32/44,359.08 = 17,804.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.32x = 44,359.08 × 17,804.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.32x = 789,778,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,778,087.17/32,145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,568.99

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