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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.85, 44,371.28 and 17,813.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.85, 44,371.28 and 17,813.10 is: 24,581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.85 : 44,371.28 = 17,813.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.85/44,371.28 = 17,813.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.85x = 44,371.28 × 17,813.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.85x = 790,389,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,389,958.70/32,153.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,581.50

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