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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.23, 44,370.42 and 17,812.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.23, 44,370.42 and 17,812.47 is: 24,580.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.23 : 44,370.42 = 17,812.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.23/44,370.42 = 17,812.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.23x = 44,370.42 × 17,812.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.23x = 790,346,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,346,775.14/32,153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.64

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