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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.41, 44,360.80 and 17,804.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.41, 44,360.80 and 17,804.93 is: 24,570.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.41 : 44,360.80 = 17,804.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.41/44,360.80 = 17,804.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.41x = 44,360.80 × 17,804.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.41x = 789,840,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,840,672.43/32,145.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.87

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