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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.92, 44,372.72 and 17,814.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.92, 44,372.72 and 17,814.05 is: 24,583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.92 : 44,372.72 = 17,814.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.92/44,372.72 = 17,814.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.92x = 44,372.72 × 17,814.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.92x = 790,457,763.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,457,763.65/32,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.56

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