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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.39, 44,367.06 and 17,810.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.39, 44,367.06 and 17,810.18 is: 24,577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.39 : 44,367.06 = 17,810.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.39/44,367.06 = 17,810.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.39x = 44,367.06 × 17,810.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.39x = 790,185,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,185,013.78/32,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.77

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