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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,153.93, 44,372.40 and 17,814.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,153.93, 44,372.40 and 17,814.69 is: 24,584.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,153.93 : 44,372.40 = 17,814.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,153.93/44,372.40 = 17,814.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,153.93x = 44,372.40 × 17,814.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,153.93x = 790,480,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,480,550.56/32,153.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,584.26

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