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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.36, 44,366.46 and 17,810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.36, 44,366.46 and 17,810.80 is: 24,578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.36 : 44,366.46 = 17,810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.36/44,366.46 = 17,810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.36x = 44,366.46 × 17,810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.36x = 790,202,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,202,145.77/32,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,578.33

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