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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.24, 44,368.86 and 17,810.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.24, 44,368.86 and 17,810.44 is: 24,580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.24 : 44,368.86 = 17,810.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.24/44,368.86 = 17,810.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.24x = 44,368.86 × 17,810.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.24x = 790,228,918.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,228,918.90/32,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.02

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