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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.06, 44,366.08 and 17,809.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.06, 44,366.08 and 17,809.31 is: 24,576.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.06 : 44,366.08 = 17,809.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.06/44,366.08 = 17,809.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.06x = 44,366.08 × 17,809.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.06x = 790,129,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,129,272.20/32,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,576.29

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