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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.56, 44,366.76 and 17,809.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.56, 44,366.76 and 17,809.81 is: 24,576.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.56 : 44,366.76 = 17,809.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.56/44,366.76 = 17,809.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.56x = 44,366.76 × 17,809.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.56x = 790,163,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,163,565.92/32,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,576.98

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