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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,150.81, 44,367.11 and 17,810.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,150.81, 44,367.11 and 17,810.06 is: 24,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,150.81 : 44,367.11 = 17,810.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,150.81/44,367.11 = 17,810.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,150.81x = 44,367.11 × 17,810.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,150.81x = 790,180,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,180,891.13/32,150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.32

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