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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,152.97, 44,371.01 and 17,812.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,152.97, 44,371.01 and 17,812.82 is: 24,581.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,152.97 : 44,371.01 = 17,812.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,152.97/44,371.01 = 17,812.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,152.97x = 44,371.01 × 17,812.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,152.97x = 790,372,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,372,503.43/32,152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,581.64

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