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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.31, 44,365.04 and 17,808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.31, 44,365.04 and 17,808.56 is: 24,575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.31 : 44,365.04 = 17,808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.31/44,365.04 = 17,808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.31x = 44,365.04 × 17,808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.31x = 790,077,587.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,077,587.66/32,149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,575.26

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