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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.45, 44,369.90 and 17,812.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.45, 44,369.90 and 17,812.25 is: 24,580.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.45 : 44,369.90 = 17,812.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.45/44,369.90 = 17,812.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.45x = 44,369.90 × 17,812.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.45x = 790,327,873.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,327,873.53/32,152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.64

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