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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,151.81, 44,368.49 and 17,811.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,151.81, 44,368.49 and 17,811.06 is: 24,578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,151.81 : 44,368.49 = 17,811.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,151.81/44,368.49 = 17,811.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,151.81x = 44,368.49 × 17,811.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,151.81x = 790,249,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,249,837.50/32,151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,578.70

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