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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.50, 44,360.98 and 17,805.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.50, 44,360.98 and 17,805.80 is: 24,572.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.50 : 44,360.98 = 17,805.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.50/44,360.98 = 17,805.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.50x = 44,360.98 × 17,805.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.50x = 789,882,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,882,737.68/32,145.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.11

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