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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.63, 44,370.72 and 17,812.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.63, 44,370.72 and 17,812.62 is: 24,580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.63 : 44,370.72 = 17,812.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.63/44,370.72 = 17,812.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.63x = 44,370.72 × 17,812.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.63x = 790,358,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,358,774.49/32,153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.71

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