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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.73, 44,371.11 and 17,812.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.73, 44,371.11 and 17,812.97 is: 24,581.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.73 : 44,371.11 = 17,812.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.73/44,371.11 = 17,812.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.73x = 44,371.11 × 17,812.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.73x = 790,381,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,381,251.30/32,153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,581.32

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