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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,145.92, 44,360.34 and 17,806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,145.92, 44,360.34 and 17,806.22 is: 24,572.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,145.92 : 44,360.34 = 17,806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,145.92/44,360.34 = 17,806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,145.92x = 44,360.34 × 17,806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,145.92x = 789,889,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,889,751.51/32,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.01

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