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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.78, 44,367.06 and 17,810.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.78, 44,367.06 and 17,810.03 is: 24,577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.78 : 44,367.06 = 17,810.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.78/44,367.06 = 17,810.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.78x = 44,367.06 × 17,810.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.78x = 790,178,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,178,669.61/32,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.28

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