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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,154.16, 44,373.05 and 17,814.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,154.16, 44,373.05 and 17,814.41 is: 24,584.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,154.16 : 44,373.05 = 17,814.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,154.16/44,373.05 = 17,814.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,154.16x = 44,373.05 × 17,814.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,154.16x = 790,479,705.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,479,705.65/32,154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,584.06

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