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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.03, 44,370.12 and 17,812.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.03, 44,370.12 and 17,812.29 is: 24,581.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.03 : 44,370.12 = 17,812.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.03/44,370.12 = 17,812.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.03x = 44,370.12 × 17,812.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.03x = 790,333,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,333,444.77/32,152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,581.14

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