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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,149.66, 44,364.81 and 17,809.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,149.66, 44,364.81 and 17,809.07 is: 24,575.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,149.66 : 44,364.81 = 17,809.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,149.66/44,364.81 = 17,809.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,149.66x = 44,364.81 × 17,809.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,149.66x = 790,095,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,095,851.79/32,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,575.56

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