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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.06, 44,364.70 and 17,808.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.06, 44,364.70 and 17,808.31 is: 24,574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.06 : 44,364.70 = 17,808.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.06/44,364.70 = 17,808.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.06x = 44,364.70 × 17,808.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.06x = 790,060,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,060,308.20/32,149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,574.91

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