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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.24, 44,371.62 and 17,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.24, 44,371.62 and 17,812.44 is: 24,582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.24 : 44,371.62 = 17,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.24/44,371.62 = 17,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.24x = 44,371.62 × 17,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.24x = 790,366,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,366,818.95/32,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.78

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