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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.03, 44,368.74 and 17,811.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.03, 44,368.74 and 17,811.29 is: 24,579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.03 : 44,368.74 = 17,811.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.03/44,368.74 = 17,811.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.03x = 44,368.74 × 17,811.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.03x = 790,264,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,264,273.23/32,151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,579.75

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