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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.85, 44,371.50 and 17,617.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.85, 44,371.50 and 17,617.94 is: 24,312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.85 : 44,371.50 = 17,617.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.85/44,371.50 = 17,617.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.85x = 44,371.50 × 17,617.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.85x = 781,734,202.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,734,202.85/32,153.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,312.30

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