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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.93, 44,371.03 and 17,813.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.93, 44,371.03 and 17,813.69 is: 24,582.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.93 : 44,371.03 = 17,813.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.93/44,371.03 = 17,813.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.93x = 44,371.03 × 17,813.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.93x = 790,411,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,411,462.48/32,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.88

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