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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.16, 44,371.67 and 17,813.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.16, 44,371.67 and 17,813.41 is: 24,582.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.16 : 44,371.67 = 17,813.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.16/44,371.67 = 17,813.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.16x = 44,371.67 × 17,813.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.16x = 790,410,750.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,410,750.09/32,153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.68

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