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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.18, 44,364.33 and 17,808.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.18, 44,364.33 and 17,808.05 is: 24,574.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.18 : 44,364.33 = 17,808.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.18/44,364.33 = 17,808.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.18x = 44,364.33 × 17,808.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.18x = 790,042,206.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,042,206.86/32,149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,574.26

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